TIERNAN SITTENFELD

Opposed H.R. 7300, the Make Elections Great Again Act Opposed H.R. 7296/S.3752/S.1383, the SAVE America Act Opposed H.R.22/S.128, the SAVE Act Supported the Freedom to Vote Act. Supported the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act (H.R. 14). Supported legislation to expand and rebalance the Supreme Court. Supported H.R. 3513, the Supreme Court Ethics, Recusal, and Transparency Act of 2025.

Opposed DOTs proposed rollback of Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) Standards Urged Congress to support clean transportation programs and oppose attacks on those programs and related technologies in the Surface Transportation Reauthorization.

Urged EPA to oppose any weakening or delaying of protections against dangerous air pollution from new vehicles Urged Congress to pursue oversight over and hold EPA Administrator Zeldin accountable for abandoning EPAs mission to protect human health and the environment. Urged Lee Zeldin to resign as Administrator of the EPA, and urged Congress to urge Administrator Zeldin to resign. Urged Congress to oppose any legislation giving the oil industry immunity from climate litigation Supported H.R. 7977, the Energy Bills Relief Act Supported S.3928, the Standardized Calculation of Operational Polluting Emissions (SCOPE) Act Opposed the elimination of the EPA Office of Research and Development Supported H.R. 8003, the Expanding the FAST Track Act of 2026,

Opposed FERCs Notice of Inquiry, Authorizations for Certain Activities at Liquefied Natural Gas Plants. Urged Senate to urge DOE to reverse course on pledge to double liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports. Opposed H.R. 4626, the Dont Mess With My Home Appliances Act Opposed H.R. 3699, the Energy Choice Act Opposed H.R. 4690, the Reliable Federal Infrastructure Act Opposed H.R. 4758, the Homeowner Energy Freedom Act Opposed H.R. 4593, the Saving Homeowners from Overregulation With Exceptional Rinsing (SHOWER) Act Opposed H.R. 5184, the Affordable Housing Over Mandating Efficiency Standards (HOMES) Act Supported S.4111, the Big Oil Windfall Profits Tax Act Supported H.R.7728, the Connect the Grid Act

Supported the Washington, DC Admission Act (H.R. 51). Opposed Congressional efforts to undermine local democracy and home rule in the District of Columbia. Opposed S.J.Res.102/H.J.Res.142, a joint resolution disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the D.C. Income and Franchise Tax Conformity and Revision Temporary Amendment Act of 2025. Opposed H.R.5179, the District of Columbia Attorney General Appointment Reform Act of 2025 Opposed H.R. 5125, District of Columbia Judicial Nominations Reform Act of 2025.

Opposed H.J.Res. 140, Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to Public Land Order No. 7917 for Withdrawal of Federal Lands; Cook, Lake, and Saint Louis Counties, MN. Opposed H.R. 4090, the Critical Mineral Dominance Act Opposed Steve Pearces nomination to Director of the Bureau of Land Management Oppose H.R. 3617 - Securing Americas Critical Minerals Supply Act Oppose HR 7458, The Domestic Opportunities for Resource Exploration Act Opposed efforts to unlawfully advance oil and gas leasing in the coastal plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (Arctic Refuge) Opposed HR 556, the Protecting Access for Hunters and Anglers Act Opposed H.R. 1555, the Bureau of Land Management Mineral Spacing Act Supported H.R.4937, the EQUAL Parks Act Opposed S.J.Res.109 and H.J.Res.151, a joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to "Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan" Opposed H.R. 4255, the Mexican Wolf Delisting Bill Opposed S.446, A bill to prohibit Big Cypress National Preserve from being designated as wilderness or as a component of the National Wilderness Preservation System, and for other purposes. Opposed S.3004, the Upper Price River Watershed Project Act

Urged EPA to extend Clean Water Act 401 Permit Rule Revision timeline, and opposed the rules rollback. Opposed the EPAs proposed revisions to its December 2024 final risk evaluation for formaldehyde (the Revised Risk Evaluation) Urged EPA to extend the comment period for and opposed its Common Sense Approach to Chemical Accident Prevention proposed rule. Urged the House of Representatives to reject the House Energy and Commerce committees discussion draft bill to amend the Toxic Substances Control Act. Opposed the Senate Republicans discussion draft bill titled Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Fee Reauthorization and Improvement Act of 2026. Opposed H.R.1918/S.897, the Farewell to Foam Act Opposed EPA's rollback of the Clean Water Act's Waters of the United States definition Opposed EPAs decision to no longer quantify health effects of PM2.5 and ozone pollution when undertaking the cost-benefit analysis in Clean Air Act standards. Opposed H.R. 6409, Foreign Emissions and Nonattainment Clarification for Economic Stability (FENCES) Opposed H.R. 4218, the Clean Air and Economic Advancement Reform (CLEAR) Act Opposed H.R. 6387, the Fire Improvement and Reforming Exceptional Events (FIRE) Act Opposed H.R. 4214, the Clean Air and Building Infrastructure Improvement Act Opposed H.R. 161, the New Source Review Permitting Improvement Act Opposed H.R. 6373, the Air Permitting Improvements to Protect National Security Act Opposed H.R. 6398, the Reducing and Eliminating Duplicative Environmental Regulations (RED Tape) Act Opposed the EPAs anticipated rollback of the 2024 Legacy Coal Combustion Residuals (CCR) Surface Impoundments and CCR Management Units Rule.

Urged Congress to implement FY26 Appropriations transparently, and not add extraneous policy changes or conditions on government programs. Support FY27 Funding Increases for the Bureau of Land Management Opposed funding for physical border all construction in Big Bend National Park and Big Bend Ranch State Park in the DHS FY27 appropriations bill Supported funding for agencies that support the responsible deployment of offshore wind, including the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), DOI, DOT, and DOE Supported funding for NOAA in FY27 appropriations Supported funding for EPAs work to measure and reduce air pollution and to ensure cleaner air for all Supported funding for climate-related agencies and programs including clean air programs, including the National Center for Atmospheric Research, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), the Federal Emergency Management Agency, and Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) program. Supported increase of funding for the Chemical Safety Board in FY27 Supported funding for Lead Service Line Replacement in the FY27 Interior and Environment Appropriations bill. Supported funding for river related programs in FY27 Interior and Environment Appropriations bill. Supported funding for clean transportation programs in FY27 Energy and Water, Interior and Environment, and Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Supported funding and staffing for the EPA in FY27 Supported Funding for the Land and Water Conservation Fund Supported Amendment #4287 to H.R. 7148, which would block pocket recessions within 90 days of a fiscal year. Supported funding for international climate finance in the FY27 appropriations process

Urged Congress to reject poison pill riders in the FY25 budget. Urged Congress to pass bipartisan spending bills with modest funding increases for environmental programs and no new poison pill policy riders (objectionable policies across a variety of issue areas that are not directly related to program funding or spending). Urged Congress to fully fund President Bidens appropriations requests related to critical election infrastructure.

Urged the EPA to ban the toxic chemical paraquat. Urged Congress to oppose the H.R.7409, HEATS Act. Urged Congress to oppose the H.R. 1449, The CLEAN Act Urged Congress to oppose the proposal to dismantle parts of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) rules and regulations from House Natural Resources Committee Chairman Westerman.

Opposed EPA's Pending Approval of Phosphogypsum in Roadways Encouraged EPA to propose New Source Performance Standards for gas turbines to limit nitrogen oxide pollution. Urged EPA to approve all of Californias Clean Air Act waivers to enforce stronger than federal pollution limits for trucks, cars, fleets, offroad engines, harbor vessels, and locomotives.

Urged Congress to oppose H.R. 5009 provision banning medically necessary health care for families of service members in the FY25 National Defense Authorization Act. Supported H.R.11/S. 1, the Freedom to Vote Act. Supported H.R. 14/S.4, the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act. Supported H.R.51/S.51, the Washington, DC Admission Act. Supported H.R. 3422/S. 1616, the Judiciary Act. Supported confirmation of President Bidens judicial nominees. Supported H.R. 926/S. 359 Supreme Court Ethics, Recusal, and Transparency Act. Supported H.R.9108, the Judicial FOIA Expansion Act. Supported HR. 3973/S. 1908, the Judicial Ethics and Anticorruption Act. Opposed H.R.4563/S.3520, the ACE Act. Urged the Biden administration to ensure agencies fully implement Executive Order on Promoting Access to Voting. Supported H.R. 9884 the Investigative Integrity Protection Act. Supported H.R. 9818, the Freedom from Intimidation in Elections Act.

Urged the Biden administration to designate the Chuckwalla National Monument. Urged the Biden administration to designate the Sattitla Highlands National Monument and supported S. 5001, the Sattitla National Monument Establishment Act. Urged Congress to oppose H.R. 8790, the Fix Our Forests Act. Urged the Biden Administration to designate Frances Perkins Homestead National Historic Landmark in Newcastle, Maine, as a national monument under the Antiquities Act. Urged the Biden Administration to designate Chuckwalla National Monument in the Coachella Valley of California, as a national monument under the Antiquities Act. Urged the White House and the Department of the Interior to designate the Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary, off the central coast of California.

Urged Congress to Oppose H.R.8281, the SAVE Act.

Urged Congress to Oppose the Midnight Rules Relief Act of 2023 (H.R. 115) Supported oversight action in response to ethical concerns at the United States Supreme Court. Urged Senate to reject use of recess appointments by President-elect Donald Trump.

Urged Congress to Oppose H.R. 9495, the Stop Terror-Financing and Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act, which includes the text of H.R. 6408 and thus would allow political appointees to baselessly accuse civil society organizations of supporting terrorism and revoke tax-exempt status without due process, an easily abusable power that chills First Amendment activities. Urged Congress to Oppose H.R. 6408, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to terminate the tax-exempt status of terrorist supporting organizations, which would allow political appointees to baselessly accuse civil society organizations of supporting terrorism and revoke tax-exempt status without due process, an abusable power that chills First Amendment activities. Urged Congress to Oppose H.R. 8314, the No Foreign Election Interference Act, an overbroad bill that would create chilling effects on First Amendment activities without effectively preventing foreign interference in elections. Urged the Department of Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to finalize guidance for the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) Section 30C Alternative Fuel Vehicle Refueling Property Credit by the end of 2024 and to provide a simple address look-up tool so people and businesses can determine if they are eligible for this vital tax credit. Urged Treasury and the White House to finalize the rules on IRA Section 45V Clean Hydrogen tax credits, and Sections 45Y and 48E Technology Neutral Clean Energy Tax credits.

Urged Congress to support the nomination of Shannon A. Estenoz to the position of Deputy Secretary of the Interior. Urged Congress to oppose H.R. 8704, to require the Secretary of Commerce to establish a grant program to foster enhanced coexistence between ocean users and North Atlantic right whales and other large cetacean species. Urged Congress to oppose the Ambler Road amendment to S.4638, the National Defense Authorization Act. Urged the Department of the Interior (DOI) to protect caribou habitat and expand protections for Special Areas in the Western Arctic. Urged the White House to permanently protect the Blake Plateau. Urged Congress to oppose the BIOSAFE Act (H.R. 8632). Urged Congress to oppose H.J. Res. 168, the congressional resolution disapproving of the Council on Environmental Qualitys National Environmental Policy Act Implementing Regulations Revisions Phase 2. Urged Congress to oppose H.R. 6129, the Studying NEPAs Impact on Projects Act. Urged Congress to oppose H.R. 9533, the ESA Amendments Act of 2024. Urged Congress to oppose H.R.9676, to direct the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to establish National Plastics Recycling Standards, and for other purposes. Urged Congress to oppose H.R. 8790, the Fix Our Forests Act. Supported efforts to protect Frances Perkins homestead as a national monument. Supported efforts to designate Sattitla National Monument. Celebrated the designation of Springfield Race Riot National Monument.

Urged Congress to oppose, H.R.4790 - Prioritizing Economic Growth Over Woke Policies Act. Urged Congress to oppose the H.R.5339, Protecting Americans Investments from Woke Policies Act. Urged an upgrade to an environmental impact statement (EIS) and the ultimate rejection of a permit for Enbridges proposed reroute in Wisconsin as part of the comment period for the Army Corps Line 5 EA.

Urged the EPA to maintain the Clean Water Act veto blocking the Yazoo pumps project. Urged the EPA to grant California a waiver for the Advanced Clean Fleets Rule (ACF). Urged National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to support the nomination of the Proposed Cashes Ledge National Marine Sanctuary to protect the Cashes Ledge Area. Urged members of Congress to vote against bills to block tax credits for tailpipe pollution free vehicles, such as H.J. Res. 148. Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of the Treasury relating to "Clean Vehicle Credits Under Sections 25E and 30D; Transfer of Credits; Critical Minerals and Battery Components; Foreign Entities of Concern". H.R. 7980, End Chinese Dominance of Electric Vehicles in America Act of 2024 and H. J. Res. 136, Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Multi-Pollutant Emissions Standards for Model Years 2027 and Later Light-Duty and Medium-Duty Vehicles. Urged Congress to oppose H.J. Res. 163, Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to New Source Performance Standards for Greenhouse Gas Emissions From New, Modified, and Reconstructed Fossil Fuel-Fired Electric Generating Units; Emission Guidelines for Greenhouse Gas Emissions From Existing Fossil Fuel-Fired Electric Generating Units; and Repeal of the Affordable Clean Energy Rule. Urged Congress to oppose H.J.Res. 117, Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Reconsideration of the National Ambient Air Quality Standards for Particulate Matter" (Rep. Allen) Urged Congress to oppose H.J.Res.151 the Congressional Review Act to undo EPAs Coal Plant Wastewater Treatment Standards (aka Steam Electric Effluent Limitation Guidelines Rule). Supported the designation of the Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary.

Urged the House Appropriations Committee to oppose cuts to the Department of Energy Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy in H.R. 8997, the Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies (Energy & Water) Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25). Urged the House Appropriations Committee to oppose harmful riders in the FY25 Interior appropriations bill aimed at blocking the implementation of the Methane Emissions Reduction Program (MERP) and the EPAs protective limits on methane pollution from new and existing oil and gas sources. Urged Congress to oppose cuts to the Department of Energy Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy in H.R. 8997, the Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies (Energy & Water) Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25). Urged Congress to oppose LNG rider to the H.R. 8997, the Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies (Energy & Water) Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25). Urged Congress to oppose Section 513 of H.R. 8997, the Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies (Energy & Water) Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25), that would would undermine salmon recovery and the federal governments treaty and trust obligations to Tribes in the Columbia River Basin. Urged Congress to oppose anti-environmental amendments to H.R. 8997 FY25 Energy and Water Appropriations bill. Urged Congress to oppose H.R. 8997, FY25 Energy and Water Appropriations bill. Urged Congress to oppose multiple Anti-Arctic policy riders in H.R. 8998, the Interior Appropriations bill. Urged Congress to oppose Anti-ESA riders in H.R. 8998 FY25 Interior Appropriations bill. Urged House Appropriations Committee to oppose the committee markup of H.R. 8998 FY25 Interior Appropriations bill. Urged Congress to oppose the mining provisions in H.R. 8998 FY25 Interior Appropriations bill. Urged Congress to oppose anti-environmental amendments to H.R. 8998 FY25 Interior Appropriations bill. Urged Congress to oppose H.R. 8998 FY25 Interior Appropriations bill alongside environmental justice advocates. Urged Congress to oppose H.R. 8998 FY25 Interior Appropriations bill. Urged Congress to oppose H.R. 8773 FY25 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations bill. Urged Congress to oppose H.R. 9027 FY25 Agriculture Appropriations bill. Urged Congress to fully fund President Bidens appropriations requests related to critical election infrastructure.

Supported H.R.11/S. 1 - Freedom to Vote Act. Supported H.R. 14/S.4 - John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act. Supported H.R.51/S.51 - Washington, DC Admission Act. Supported H.R. 3422/S. 1616 - Judiciary Act. Supported confirmation of President Bidens judicial nominees. Supported H.R. 926/S. 359 Supreme Court Ethics, Recusal, and Transparency Act. Supported H.R.9108 - Judicial FOIA Expansion Act Supported HR. 3973/S. 1908 - Judicial Ethics and Anticorruption Act . Opposed H.R.4563/S.3520 - ACE Act. Supported Stop H.R. 1507 - Corporate Capture Act. Urged Biden Administration to ensure agencies fully implement Executive Order on Promoting Access to Voting. Urged Department of Health and Human Services to facilitate voter registration for Medicaid recipients under National Voter Registration Act and Executive Order on Promoting Access to Voting. Supported filibuster reform. Supported H.R. 9818, the Freedom from Intimidation in Elections Act. Supported the Investigative Integrity Protection Act. Urged Congress to commit to certifying Electoral Votes and supporting the peaceful transfer of power following the 2024 presidential election.

Urged Congress to Oppose H.R. 9678 FLASH Act. Urged Congress to Oppose H.R.9494, the Continuing Appropriations and Other Matters Act, 2025, which would have extended government funding to March 28, 2025 and passed the SAVE Act. Urged Congress to Oppose H.R.8281, the SAVE Act. Urged Congress to Support H.R.9244, the NO BAN Act. Urged Congress to Oppose H.R.5717, the No Bailout for Sanctuary Cities Act. Opposed funding for border wall construction.

Urged the Department of Energy (DOE) to extend the comment deadline for responses to its request for information on DOEs EJ Strategic Plan by 30 days to August 30, 2024. Requested Information Related to the Department of Energys Environmental Justice Strategic Plan, 89 Fed. Reg. 51,880 (June 20, 2024). Encouraged DOE, the Treasury Department, and the White House to support and contribute to a strong standard and sideboards for qualifying for the clean hydrogen tax credit, 45V. Urged members of the House to vote no on H.R. 7637, Refrigerator Freedom Act and H.R. 7700, Anti-Appliance Efficiency Bills.

Urged Congress to pass a Farm Bill that protects the climate-smart agricultural investments enacted in the Inflation Reduction Act, including supporting Chairwoman Stabenows proposal, the Rural Prosperity and Food Security Act. Urged Congress to oppose the 2024 Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2024 (H.R. 8467) because it failed to build toward a more resilient, equitable, and sustainable food and farm system.

Supported H.R. 926/S. 359 Supreme Court Ethics, Recusal, and Transparency Act. Supported H.R.9108 - Judicial FOIA Expansion Act Supported HR. 3973/S. 1908 - Judicial Ethics and Anticorruption Act . Opposed H.R.4563/S.3520 - ACE Act. Supported oversight action in response to ethical concerns at the United States Supreme Court. Supported Stop H.R. 1507 - Corporate Capture Act.

Urged EPA to close New Source Review (NSR) air emissions accounting loophole from the Trump era. Urged the EPA to strengthen the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund. Urged the DOE to conduct a robust analysis that fully accounts for all impacts of LNG exports along the entire supply and delivery chain and objectively apply these results to future applications. Urged the Department of Treasury for a more inclusive definition of qualifying ports and facilities to ensure that the economic benefits of offshore wind development are maximized for energy communities throughout the state, not just in those adjacent to development. Urged the FHFA (Federal Housing Finance Agency) to direct the Government Sponsored Enterprises, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, to join the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the Department of Agriculture (USDA) in requiring that all new homes with mortgages backed by the Enterprises meet updated building energy code requirements.

Urged Congress to fully fund the EPA in Fiscal Year 2025 Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act. Urged Congress to ensure full funding of the Inflation Reduction Act and Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act programs in the Fiscal Year 2025 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Bill. Opposed cuts to climate programs in FY25 State and Foreign Operations Appropriations Bill. Urged Congress to oppose anti-environmental poison pill riders in H.R. 8580, the Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025 and H.R. 8774, the Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2025, in addition to any anti-environmental amendments. Urged Congress to oppose H.R. 8752, the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2025, and H.R. 8771, the Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2025, in addition to any any anti-environmental amendments Urged Congress to reject budget caps and oppose all poison pill policy riders in FY25 appropriations bills. Urged Congress to fully fund President Bidens appropriations requests related to critical election infrastructure. Urged Congress to oppose legacy riders like the sage-grouse rider. Urge Congress to fully fund the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) in FY25. Urged Congress to support the Rural Energy for America Program in FY 2025. Urged Congress to fund measures to reduce pollution in the Energy and Water Development, Interior and Environment, and Transportation, Housing and Urban Development (THUD) appropriations bills for Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25)

Urged Congress to to support funding for Columbia River Basin restoration efforts and other Pacific salmon recovery programs at no less than the levels requested in the Presidents Budget Request. Opposed biomass provision language in H.R. 8467 The Farm, Food and National Security Act of 2024.

Urged Congress to add additional funding to the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF). Recommended The Army Corps of Engineers make changes to the Principles, Requirements and Guidelines for Federal Investment in Water Resources (the ASPs). Urged members of Congress to oppose the Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolutions introduced in both the House and Senate to overturn the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)s recently updated soot pollution standards. Urged the EPA to ban lead wheel weights. Urged Congress to oppose H.J.Res 128 and S.J.Res 71, the Congressional Review Act Resolution of Disapproval, that would nullify the Environmental Protection Agencys protective limits on methane pollution from new and existing oil and gas sources. Urged the White House Environmental Justice Advisory Council to strengthen Lead Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI). Urged the EPA to rescind its 2020 Clean Air Act New Source Review Project Emissions Accounting Rule. Urged the EPA to approve the California Air Resources Boards (CARB) November 15, 2023 Request for Waiver and Authorization Action Pursuant to Clean Air Act Sections 209(b) and 209(e) for Californias Advanced Clean Fleets Regulation. Urged the EPA to finalize the PFAS Drinking Water Rule and list PFAS as a hazardous substance under RCRA (Resource Conservation and Recovery Act). Urged the EPA to finalize the Coal Combustion Residuals/Legacy Pond Rule. Urged the EPA to finalize the Mercury and Air Toxics Standards (MATS) final rule. Urged EPA to finalize strong rules for new gas-fired and existing coal-fired power plants. Urged EPA to ensure future actions to address pollution from existing gas-fired power plants are comprehensive and strong and address the full suite of harmful pollution emitted from them, including addressing cumulative impacts among other principles.

Opposed funding for border wall construction.

Urged the House Committee on Agriculture to oppose Sections 10204 and 10205 of H.R.8467, The Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2024 and supported an amendment to reinstate guardrails for climate-smart agriculture investments. Urged Congress to fund measures to reduce pollution in the Energy and Water Development, Interior and Environment, and Transportation, Housing and Urban Development (THUD) appropriations bills for Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25).

Urged the House Financial Services Committee to oppose Congressional Review Act resolutions related to climate financial risk. Urged Senators to oppose S.J. Res. 72, the Congressional Review Act resolution concerning the Securities and Exchange Commissions climate risk disclosure rule. Supported the Department of Defense (DoD) Federal Supplier Climate Risks and Resilience Rule.

Urged Congress to oppose H.R.3195 - Superior National Forest Restoration Act. Urged Congress to oppose H.R.3397 - Western Economic Security Today Act. Urged Congress to oppose H.R. 6285 - the Alaskas Right to Produce Act of 2023. Urged Congress to oppose H.R.764 - Trust the Science Act. Urged Congress to oppose H.R. 615 - Protecting Access for Hunters and Anglers Act. Urged Congress to oppose HR. 2925 - Mining Regulatory Clarity Act. Urged Congress to oppose HR 8704 - To require the Secretary of Commerce to establish a grant program to foster enhanced coexistence between ocean users and North Atlantic right whales and other large cetacean species and other bills. Urged Congress to oppose HR 8450, the Phosphate and Potash Protection Act of 2024. Urged Congress to oppose HR 8446 - To amend the Energy Act of 2020 to include critical materials in the definition of critical mineral, and for other purposes. Urged the Biden Administration to designate Chuckwalla National Monument and to expand Joshua Tree National Park by designating a monument to the east of the park. Support S. 4132/HR. 8031 - the Chuckwalla National Monument Establishment and Joshua Tree National Park Expansion Act. Urged Congress to support the Montana Headwaters Legacy Act (S. 3346) and the River Democracy Act (S. 4449). Urge Congress to increase funding in FY25 for lead service line replacement. Urge Congress to vote no on carbon/power plants Congressional Review Act. Urge Congress to oppose the methane Congressional Review Act. Urge Congress to oppose the Steam Electric ELGs (Effluent Limitation Guidelines) Congressional Review Act.

Opposed H.R.1023 - To repeal section 134 of the Clean Air Act, relating to the greenhouse gas reduction fund. Urged the EPA to take action on coal ash to combat negative impacts on climate change. Urged House subcommittee on energy to support the protection and restoration of the Columbia and Snake River salmon and steelhead populations, Urged the EPA to get the lead out of schools and childcare facilities. Opposed H.R.7023 - Creating Confidence in Clean Water Permitting Act. Urged the EPA to strengthen the proposed EPA National Primary Drinking Water Regulations: Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI). Urged the EPA to stop exempting CAFOs (concentrated animal feeding operations) from reporting their emissions of ammonia and hydrogen sulfide. Urged the Biden administration to swiftly finalize the PFAS drinking water standards. Urged Congress to oppose the Congressional Review Act of EPAs Reconsideration of National Ambient Air Quality Standards for particulate matter (or the PM NAAQS Rule). Urged EPA to quickly finalize strongest possible Reconsideration of National Ambient Air Quality Standards for particulate matter (or PM NAAQS Rule). Urged Congress to oppose the Air Quality Standards Implementation Act of 2024, or the Smoggy Skies Act. Urged the EPA to finalize the strongest possible multi pollutant standards for light- and medium-duty vehicles for MY 2027 and later. Urged the EPA to finalize the strongest possible multi pollutant standards for medium- and heavy-duty vehicles for MY 2027 and later. Urged Congress to oppose H.R. 1023, the legislation that would repeal the Methane Emissions Reduction Program (MERP). Urged EPA to finalize a strong Mercury and Air Toxics Standards (MATS) Rule. Urged EPA to finalize a strong Risk Management Program (RMP) Rule. Urged EPA to finalize strong carbon pollution standards for new gas-fired power plants, and existing gas and coal-fired power plants.

Oppose the Congressional Review Act resolution related to SECs recently finalized rule The Enhancement and Standardization of Climate-Related Disclosures for Investors. Urged SEC to quickly finalize strongest possible The Enhancement and Standardization of Climate-Related Disclosures for Investors rule.

Opposed anti-environmental, anti-sustainable investing, anti-democracy, and anti-civil rights policy riders in FY24 funding bills. Supported increased federal appropriations for state and local election offices. Opposed cuts to non-defense discretionary programs in FY25.

Opposed impeachment of Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas.

Opposed H.Res. 987 - Denouncing the harmful, anti-American energy policies of the Biden administration, and for other purposes. Opposed H.R.7176 - Unlocking our Domestic LNG Potential Act of 2024. Called on DOE and the Biden-Harris administration to pause approvals of new LNG export permits and conduct a thorough analysis of the climate, environmental justice and consumer impacts of potential new export facilities.

Urged Congress not to rescind or redirect the Inflation Reduction Acts investments in climate-smart agricultural and conservation practices.

Opposed H.R. 6482, the Enhancing Geothermal Production on Federal Lands Act. Opposed H.R. 7409, the HEATS (Harnessing Energy at Thermal Sources) Act. Opposed S.J.Res 38 disapproving of FHWA's tailored Buy America waiver and its veto override.

Supported S.51/H.R. 51, the Washington. D.C. Admission Act. Opposed Congressional intervention in District of Columbia local issues.

Opposed H.Res.987- Denouncing the harmful, anti-American energy policies of the Biden administration, and for other purposes. Urged the Biden administration to expand food choices in government cafeterias. Urged the GSA to strengthen its proposed rule on regulating plastic packaging. Supported Office of Personnel Management rule Upholding Civil Service Protections and Merit System Principles. Supported S. 1616/H.R. 3422, the Judiciary Act of 2023. Supported S. 359/H.R. 926, the Supreme Court Ethics, Recusal, and Transparency Act of 2023. Supported Including New Voters in the Electorate (INVITE) Act. Supported S.3901/H.R.5322, the Time Off to Vote Act. Urged Senators and White House to select environmental lawyers for federal judicial vacancies. Urged Department of Health and Human Services and Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to ensure smooth integration of Automatic Voter Registration in states with applicable systems. Supported confirmation of President Bidens judicial nominees. Supported appointment of judges committed to environmental protection, democracy, and civil rights. Urged Senate to investigate alleged corruption at the United States Supreme Court. Urged Senate to reform Blue Slip tradition in order to allow more District Court nominees to be confirmed. Supported confirmation of Nicole Berner as Circuit Judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit. Supported confirmation of Adeel Mangi as Circuit Judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit. Supported H.R. 1507, the Stop Corporate Capture Act. Supported reform to the Senate filibuster rule. Urged Senate to curtail judge shopping tactics by which certain plaintiffs effectively choose which federal District Judges preside over their cases.

Opposed H.R. 5860, the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024.

Urged the Biden Administration to limit the mining projects eligible for Fast 41. Opposed H.R. 6285, the Alaska's Right to Produce Act. Urged the Senate to oppose gas and oil riders in S.2605, Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024.

Urged the EPA to support efforts to improve accuracy of oil and gas emissions inventories under subpart W of the Green House Gas Reporting Program. Supported H.R. 5983, the Clean Water Act of 2023. Opposed H.R. 4394, the Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024, and all anti-environmental amendments. Urged the EPA to enact stronger regulations for coal ash.

Opposed H.R. 4288, Agricultural Labeling Uniformity Act. Opposed S. 2019/H.R. 4417, Ending Agricultural Trade Suppression Act.

Urged the EPA to act on the Regional Haze State 2 Implementation Plan. Urged the EPA to strengthen power plants' carbon limits. Urged the Army Corps of Engineers to oppose the Yazoo Backwater pumping plant. Urge Congress to oppose the Congressional Review Act of EPAs Good Neighbor Rule. Urge the EPA to release a strong standard regulating ground level ozone pollution. Urge the EPA to finalize a strong Lead and Copper Improvements Rule. Opposed delaying the Methane Emissions Reduction Program (MERP) in the NDAA.

Supported H.R. 4888, the Polluter Portfolio Disclosure Act.

Opposed attacks on the Inflation Reduction Act, environmental agencies, environmental justice programs, and environmental agencies in the FY 2024 Appropriations process Opposed the House Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Fiscal Year 2024 appropriations bill. Opposed H.R. 4368, the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024. Opposed anti-environmental amendments to H.R. 4366, the Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024 Opposed anti-environmental amendments to H.R. 4365, the Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2024 Opposed H.R. 4367, the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Bill, 2024. Opposed H.R. 4665, the Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2024. Opposed H.R. 5525, the Continuing Appropriations and Border Security Enhancement Act, 2024. Opposed amendments to H.R. 4367, the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Bill, 2024, that would undermine election administration and election cybersecurity.

Urged the Biden administration to protect our climate and coastal communities in new offshore leases in the 5-Year plan. Urged the Biden Administration to establish a civilian climate corps Opposed Section 461 of the House FY24 Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill, which would tie EPA decisions to outdated risk assessments Urged EPA to revoke the low volume exemption for PFAS. Supported the EPAs proposal to designate PFAS as hazardous under Superfund. Urged the EPA to expand Safer choice labels to product categories with the biggest risks to chemical exposures. Opposed H.R. 277, the Regulation from the Executive In Need Scrutiny Act of 2023. Opposed H.R. 1435, the Preserving Choice in Vehicle Purchases Act.

Supported S. 51/H.R. 51, the Washington, D.C. Admission Act.

Supported S. 1616/H.R. 3422, the Judiciary Act of 2023. Supported S. 359/H.R. 926, the Supreme Court Ethics, Recusal, and Transparency Act of 2023. Supported H.R.14, the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2023. Supported S. 1/H.R. 11, the Freedom to Vote Act. Supported confirmation of Rachel Bloomekatz to the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit. Supported maintaining federal appropriations for state and local election offices. Urged Department of Health and Human Services and Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to ensure smooth integration of Automatic Voter Registration in states with applicable systems. Supported confirmation of President Bidens judicial nominees. Urged Senate to investigate alleged corruption at the United States Supreme Court. Supported S. 2575/H.R. 5046, the Preventing Election Subversion Act of 2023. Supported confirmation of Julie Su to be United States Secretary of Labor. Urged Senate to reform Blue Slip tradition in order to allow more District Court nominees to be confirmed.

Oppose Sens. Sullivan-Murkowski Alaska LNG Project National Defense Authorization Act Amendment #971. Support Sen. Merkley Ban Oil Exports National Defense Authorization Act Amendment #992 Urged the DOE to stop LNG expansion. Opposed H.R. 1130, Unlocking our Domestic LNG Potential Act of 2023. Urged DOE to decline use of Hydrogen-Ready LNG Urged DOI to take climate change and environmental justice into account in its Oil and Gas Reform rulemaking. Urged the Biden administration to protect our climate and coastal communities in new offshore leases in the 5-Year plan.

Urged the Biden Administration to engage in fossil-free diplomacy. Supported the inclusion of a pro-environment and pro-energy justice FERC Chair and fifth FERC Commissioner. Urged the Biden Administration to reject extreme cuts to landmark climate investments. Opposed efforts to undermine the National Environmental Policy Act and include harmful permitting reforms in legislation to raise the debt ceiling. Urged the Biden Administration to increase adoption of and access to renewable energy facilities in environmental justice communities. Supported the White House Office of Management and Budget Circular A-4 and draft guidance on EO 12866 meetings. Urged the Bureau of Land Management to reform the federal oil and gas program. Urged Members of Congress to oppose H.R. 1615 (Gas Stove Protection and Freedom Act) and H.R. 1640 (Save Our Gas Stoves Act).

Supported the Bureau of Land Managements (BLMs) Proposed Conservation and Landscape Health Rule. Urged the Department of the Interior to adopt a strong and swift plastic phase out plan in national parks. Urged EPA to reconsider Ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standards. Urged EPA to strengthen Proposed Rule on commercial use of Ethylene Oxide. Urged EPA to finalize a strong rule on methane emissions and pollution from oil and gas operations. Urged Congress to vote NO on the veto override of H.J. Res 27 (Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of the Army, Corps of Engineers, Department of Defense and the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Revised Definition of 'Waters of the United States'"). Urged EPA to close loopholes in the Coal Ash Legacy Rule. Urged EPA to finalize strong Mercury and Air Toxics Standards. Urge EPA to finalize the strongest possible wastewater treatment standards for steam electric power plants. Urge EPA to act promptly on addressing Regional Haze Round 2 State Implementation Plans.

Called on Members of Congress to oppose S. 1281 and H.R. 2925, the so-called Mining Regulatory Clarity Act. Oppose S.J. Res. 9, the CRA (Congressional Review Act) of the Biden rule on the Lesser Prairie Chicken. Opposed H.R. 188 Proven Forest Management Act. Opposed Congressional Review Act joint resolutions of disapproval, including H.J. Res. 29 (Lesser Prairie-Chicken), H.J. Res. 46 (Trump Critical Habitat Regulation), H.J. Res. 49 (Northern Long-eared Bat), H.R. 215 (California Salmon and Delta Smelt), H.R. 764 (Gray Wolf Delisting), H.R. 1245 (Wyoming Grizzly Bears) and H.R. 1419 (Montana Grizzly Bears). Urged Members of Congress to oppose H.R. 3397 (To require the Director of the Bureau of Land Management to withdraw a rule of the Bureau of Land Management relating to conservation and landscape health). Urged Members of Congress to support H.R. 195 calling for the creation of a National Biodiversity Strategy. Urged Congress and the Biden Administration to protect Oak Flat. Urged the Biden Administration for the U.S. to become a global leader on ocean climate action. Urged the Biden Administration to progress on climate, conservation, and biodiversity in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge and the National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska. Supported efforts in the FY 2024 Department of Homeland Security (DHS) appropriations bill to remediate impacts of border wall construction and militarization on communities and wildlife in the borderlands. Urge Congress to pass a strong Farm Bill that maintains investments in climate-smart agriculture.

Support the Washington, DC Admission Act. Oppose Congressional disapproval of District of Columbia local legislation.

Commented on IRS rulemaking for rules governing the 48e solar tax credit.

Urge the Center for Environmental Quality to ensure that Administrations anticipated Ocean Climate Action Plan (Plan) fully addresses the harms of ongoing offshore oil and gas development. Urge the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) to conduct additional analysis for ConocoPhillips Willow Master Development Plan in the National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska and the Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) to move BLM to reconsider their preferred alternative based on CEQs climate guidance on the National Environmental Protection Act (NEPA). Urge the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administrations to prepare a Draft Monument Management Plan for the Northeast Canyons and Seamounts Marine National Monument that includes an action plan to inventory the Monuments resources and identify and minimize any impacts to those resources. Urge the House Natural Resources Committee to improve mine permitting processes.

Urge Congress to support healthy rivers and clean water in the FY24 appropriations. Urge EPA to strengthen the National Ambient Air Quality Standards for soot and ozone pollution. Urge the EPA to take strong actions to reduce methane pollution from the oil and gas industry. Oppose H.J. Res 27- The Congressional Review Act (CRA) of the EPAs Waters of the U.S. rule (WOTUS). Oppose Congressional Review Act resolutions disapproving of EPAs standards reducing health harming pollution from heavy-duty vehicles. Urge EPA to strengthen greenhouse gas emissions standards for light-, medium-, and heavy-duty vehicles. Urge the EPA to prioritize CCR enforcement Urge EPA to ban chrysotile asbestos. Urge the Biden administration to strengthen PFAS drinking water standards. Urge EPA to enact strict rules for power plant carbon pollution.

Urge the Federal Reserve to implement new guidelines for financial institutions aimed at safeguarding the economy from the impacts of climate change and recognizing the fair lending implications of their risk-management measures. Urge the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) to consider impacts of climate supervisory guidance on racial, economic, environmental, and climate justice. Oppose H. J. Res 30, providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to "Prudence and Loyalty in Selecting Plan Investments and Exercising Shareholder Rights". Urge the SEC to finalize a strong climate risk disclosure rule.

Support the Washington, DC Admission Act. Oppose Congressional intervention in District of Columbia local legislation and policy.

Urge Congress not to include any harmful legacy riders in FY24 appropriation bills. Urge Congress to adopt robust funding levels for international climate finance in the FY24 budget. Support confirmation of pro-environment, pro-democracy judicial nominees in general. Support nomination of public-interest environmental lawyers for federal judgeships. Urge Congress to pass the Establishing New Authorities for Business Laundering and Enabling Risks to Security Act (ENABLERS Act). Support confirmation of Nancy Abudu to the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit. Support confirmation of Rachel Bloomekatz to the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit. Support confirmation of Bradley Garcia to the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit. Support confirmation of Dale Ho to the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York. Support confirmation of Julie Rikelman to the United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit. Support confirmation of Kalpana Kotagal to serve as EEOC Commissioner and Karla Gilbride to serve as EEOC General Counsel. Urge Senate Judiciary Committee to investigate ethics concerns regarding the United States Supreme Court. Urge Congress to strengthen the Office of Congressional Ethics. Support the Supreme Court Ethics, Recusal, and Transparency Act. Urge Congress to increase appropriations for state and local government offices responsible for election administration. Oppose H.Res.5, the House Rules package. Urge quick nomination and approval of a 5th commissioner to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). Urge Congress to pass a clean debt limit bill. Oppose the REINS Act, a bill that would require Congressional approval of executive branch rules before they take effect. Oppose H.R. 1335, the Transparency, Accountability, Permitting and Production (TAPP) of American Resources Act prior to committee markup. Support S.40, the Commission to Study and Develop Reparation Proposals for African Americans Act. Support adding four seats to the United States Supreme Court. Support S.512, the DISCLOSE Act of 2023, a bill to strengthen disclosure requirements regarding certain forms of political spending related to elections and lobbying. Support the Freedom to Vote Act. Support the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act. Support full implementation of President Bidens Executive Order 14019 Promoting Access to Voting. Urge President Biden and Department of Homeland Security not to renew expiring contracts with immigration detention facilities. Support the Fairness to Freedom Act, a bill to provide legal representation for indigent people facing immigration proceedings.

Urge the Biden Administration to add Molok Luyuk (Condor Ridge) to Berryessa Snow Mountain National Monument and rename the area Molok Luyuk. Urge DOI and DOA to protect and restore old growth forests. Urge Biden Administration to provide increased funding and a clear mission statement for the National Marine Sanctuary System. Urge the Biden Administration not to propose any new offshore oil and gas leases in the BOEM final National Outer Continental Shelf Offshore Oil and Gas Leasing Program. Urge the Biden Administration to develop a bold and ambitious ocean climate action plan

Urge EPA to provide technical assistance to disadvantaged communities applying for grants from the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund (GHGRF). Urge the EPA to stop supporting misleadingly-named incineration programs such as chemical recycling or advanced recycling. Support strong protections for communities, workers, and other constituencies by the EPA under the Clean Air Acts Risk Management Programs.

Urge Congress to pass the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2022.

Support passage of the Inflation Reduction Act (H.R.5376) and its historic $370 billion in climate, justice and jobs investments Urge Congress to bring the Whistleblower Protection Improvement Act to the House floor. Urge Congress to support the DC National Guard Home Rule Act in NDAA. Urged Congress include public lands protections and several public lands bills in NDAA Urge Congress to oppose streamlining the oil and gas permitting process (S.4227) and oppose any efforts to otherwise undermine environmental review and public input for federal actions. Supported the Department of Transportations proposed Greenhouse Gas Rule. Urged Congress to oppose S.J.Res 55- joint resolution of disapproval under the Congressional Review Act (CRA) for the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). Urged the House to oppose S. 3451, which would restrict environmental review and limit public input opportunities, placing severe limits on government accountability and public access to the courts on computer related projects. Urge Congress to include as many climate provisions as possible in the reconciliation bill, which became named the Inflation Reduction Act. Urge Congress to pass the Consumer Fuel Price Gouging Prevention Act. Urge DOT, FERC, and Pipeline and Hazardous Materials and Safety Administration to hold a Freeport, TX public meeting (regarding June 8th explosion), update emergency response plans, and develop gas export terminal regulations. Opposed and urged Congress to oppose the American Chemistry Councils advanced recycling legislation. Urge Congress to support Biden nominee Laura Daniel Davis for Assistant Secretary for Land and Minerals Management (ASLM). Urge Congress to pass a clean Continuing Resolution with no poison pill riders. Urge OMB to support bilateral and multilateral international climate change finance investments within the Presidents Budget for FY24. Urge President Biden to remove World Bank Group (WBG) President, David Malpass. Urge Congress not to impose vessel crewing requirements that would inhibit offshore wind development. Urge Members of Congress to weigh in with the Securities and Exchange Commission about the need for a strong scope 3 requirement in the upcoming finalized climate risk disclosure rule. Support the Judiciary Act of 2021. Support the DISCLOSE Act. Support confirmation of Rachel Bloomekatz to the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit. Support confirmation of Nancy Abudu to the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit. Support confirmation of Dale Ho to the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York. Urge Senate to accelerate confirmations of Biden judicial nominees. Support Supreme Court Ethics, Recusal, and Transparency Act. Urge President Biden to issue an executive order requiring increased disclosure of political spending by major government contractors. Support the Respect for Marriage Act. Support increased federal appropriations for state and local election offices. Support the Womens Health Protection Act. Support the designation of the Springfield 1908 Race Riot as a new national monument Urged Biden Administration to designate Castner Range as a national monument. Urged congress to raise concerns about the draft supplemental environmental impact statement for the Willow Master Development Project in the National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska. Supported the passing of the CHIPs act in conversations with Commerce Sec. Raimondo. Supported the domestic production of photovoltaic components for solar panels through the Defense Production Act and Department of Energy Roundtables. Urged Department of Energy to center environmental justice in its work. Supported regulations for offshore wind installers in meetings with the Senate. Supported electrification and renewable energy for housing and funding for rural co-operative energy providers to transition to renewables in meetings with Undersecretary for USDA Rural Development.

Support greater multilingual engagement and cultural sensitivity regarding NEPA. Supported the proposed hunting and fishing plan for the Chesapeake Marshlands National Wildlife Refuge Complex and the phase-out of lead tackle and lead ammunition which pose serious threats to eagles and other wildlife. Requested a 45-day extension of the October 6, 2022, deadline to submit comments on the 2023-2028 National Outer Continental Shelf Oil and Gas Leasing Proposed Program and the Draft Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement to ensure more of the public, particularly in remote or underserved communities,be given a meaningful opportunity to weigh-in on agency decision-making processes. Encouraged the White House and Treasury to implement the Inflation Reduction Act provisions in such a way that affirms that geothermal heating and cooling systems for buildings can be owned by a third party (i.e. not the building owner) and can still receive tax incentives for their installation. Opposed and urged Fortress Energy to reconsider proposed floating LNG export facility projects.

Urge the Biden Administration to designate the Permian Basin as a nonattainment area. Urge EPA to speed up their process on reconsidering and strengthening the ozone NAAQS in order to deliver improved air quality to the public. Urged the EPA to deny Cheniere Energys request to withdraw or stay a health-based air pollution rule (the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Stationary Combustion Turbines) Urge the EPA to oppose industry push for more pyrolysis and gasification incinerators Urge BOEM (DOI) to support wider and deeper public engagement and public comment opportunities regarding Five-Year Outer Continental Shelf Oil and Gas Leasing Program. Urge the EPA to quickly finalize a strong 401 Water Quality Certification Improvement Rule Provide recommendations to the EPA Office of Water on distributing State Revolving Funds to disadvantaged communities under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Support H.R. 7632 and S. 2369, the Tribal Access to Clean Water Act Support modernizing the Army Civil Works Policy Priorities, especially on water resources

Opposed Sen Daines bill to weaken the Endangered Species Act. Urge U.S. insurance companies to refuse to provide insurance to energy companies pursuing exploration and development in the Arctic region. Urge the Biden-Harris administration to halt the approval of the Freeport LNG Train 4 until inspections are completed. Opposed floating LNG export terminal fortress. Support 1872 mining law reform. Urged Senate Commerce Committee to support the Transportation Fuel Market Transparency Act. Support funding for offshore wind in the FY23 appropriations process. Urged Congress to support nominations for Carlton Waterhouse and Dan Uhlmann for EPA. Support President Bidens EPA Budget for FY23. Urge EPA to protect fenceline communities by closing all startup, shutdown, and malfunction exemption from air pollution standards. Urge EPA not to implement DERA requirements as part of its clean school bus programs without significant carve-outs and tweaks. Urge NOAA to oppose the South Atlantic Fishery Management Councils proposed Amendment to the Coral, Coral Reefs, and Hard Bottom Fishery Management Plan that would open part of the Oculina Bank Habitat Area of Particular Concern (OHAPC) to bottom trawling.

Urged Congress to prioritize environmental justice investments in its proposed reconciliation package. Urged the Biden-Harris administration to develop a comprehensive ocean-climate action plan to maximize emissions reductions.

Urged Congress to support robust funding for wildlife refuges in FY23 appropriations process. Urged Congress to support NOAA funding in FY23 appropriations process. Urged the Senate to support $555 billion House-passed bill for climate, jobs and justice Support Jainey Bavishis nomination for next Assistant Secretary for Oceans and Atmosphere at the Department of Commerce. Urged Congress to appropriate at least $287 million for the new hardrock abandoned land mines program (AML) authorized in the infrastructure investment and jobs act (IIJA). Opposed border wall and remediate harms in FY23 appropriations process. Urge Congress to oppose Senator Barrassos poison pill motion to instruct for the America COMPETES Act. Urge Congress to increase top-line funding for the environment in FY23. Supported the nomination and confirmation of Shalanda Baker to the Department of Energy. Supported Mayor Eric Garcettis nomination to serve as the U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of India. Urge U.S. Army Corps to revoke nation-wide permit 12. Urge the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to require mandatory and standardized climate-related disclosures. Urged the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) to strengthen and finalize its proposed Statement of Principles for Climate-Related Financial Risk Management for Large Financial Institutions. Urged Congress to support the Judiciary Act of 2021. Urged Senate to confirm Ketanji Brown Jackson to the United States Supreme Court. Urged Senate to confirm Dale Ho to the US District Court for the Southern District of New York. Urged Senate to confirm Nancy Abudu to the US Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit. Urged Senate to confirm J. Michelle Childs to the US Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit. Urged Senate to to confirm Rachel Bloomekatz to the US Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit. Urged Senate to confirm Nusrat Choudhury to the US District Court for the Eastern District of New York. Urged Congress to pass the Womens Health Protection Act. Urged Congress to pass the DC National Guard Home Rule Act. Urged Congress to pass the Whistleblower Protection Improvement Act. Urged Senate to fill all judicial vacancies. Urged Congress to pass the DISCLOSE Act. Urged Congress to pass the Judicial Ethics and Anti-Corruption Act. Urged Congress to support the Supreme Court Ethics, Recusal, and Transparency Act (SCERT Act). Urged Congress to investigate ethics concerns regarding Justice Clarence Thomas.

Urged EPA to strengthen methane safeguards. Support Congressional passage of the Environmental Justice for All Act. Support Representative Grijalvas RESPECT Act (H.R. 3587) to enhance tribal consultation. Urged the Biden administration to build on PFAS progress when finalizing the FY23 budget. Supported additional National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) analysis for each sale in the proposed quarter one 2022 lease sales.

Supported Congressional passage of H.R. 40- the Commission to Study and Develop Reparations Proposals for African-Americans Act. Supported clarification of Senate rules for a 50-50 Senate. Supported inclusion of ocean and climate provisions in the America COMPETES Act Urged the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) to explore the need for additional supervisory measures to respond to climate risk. Supported the Senate companion to H.R. 4848 to repeal the REAL ID Act waiver authority for the border wall. Supported increased funding for legal representation for immigrant adults and unaccompanied children, and decreased funding for immigration detention, and to reduce case backlogs and enhance citizenship programs. Supported Congressional passage of FY22 Appropriations. Supported Congressional action to eliminate the filibuster and to pass voting rights legislation. Supported Congressional passage of H.R. 5746, the Freedom to Vote: John R. Lewis Act. Supported Congressional passage of H.R. 5314, the Protecting Our Democracy Act. Supported Congressional passage of S.51, the Washington, D.C. Admission Act. Supported Congressional passage of S. 443, the DISCLOSE Act. Supported Congressional passage of H.R. 7489, the Time Off to Vote Act. Supported Congressional action to reform the Electoral Count Act. Supported Congressional action to establish a code of ethics for the U.S. Supreme Court. Supported Congressional investigation of ethics concerns regarding Justice Clarence Thomas. Supported confirmation of Dale Ho to the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York. Supported confirmation of Nancy Abudu to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit. Supported confirmation of Judge Michelle Childs to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit. Supported confirmation of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to the U.S. Supreme Court.

Urged the EPA to revise its definition of Waters of the United States under the Clean Water Act. Supported efforts urging the EPA to set the strongest possible Heavy Duty Trucks Rule Urged the EPA to prioritize communities of color and low wealth communities for water infrastructure spending under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. Urged the EPA to prioritize green infrastructure and climate resiliency when implementing water infrastructure spending under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. Urged EPA to reduce the harms of lead pollution through the Lead Strategy.

Urge Congress to support S.1907, the Clean Water Standards for PFAS Act of 2021 Urged the U.S. Department of Energy to oppose creating a uranium reserve, which would be a wasteful attempt to artificially prop up a polluting, environmentally catastrophic industry at the expense of environmental justice communities, scarce western groundwater, and public land treasures.

Advise USGS to remove certain commodities like helium, potash, strontium, and rhenium from the Critical Minerals List (CML) Advise USGS to account for growing trends in circular economy, material recycling, and reuse in critical minerals list methodology Support expansion of NOAAs America the Beautiful initiative to result in science-based protections for the natural world that are inclusive of diverse communities, ambitious in scope, and durable in outcomes Urged the Senate to include nine important public lands provisions in the final National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2022.These provisions would protect special places in Colorado, Arizona, Nevada, Washington and California totalling almost 1.3 million acres of wilderness.

Urge congress to support forest conservation in the Reconciliation Bill (and the forest legacy program). Urge the CEQ to fully restore the 1978 CEQ NEPA regulations to facilitate robust participation in the NEPA process by vulnerable communities Urge President Biden and the Senate Appropriations committee to exclude the Sage-Grouse Rider from FY22 Final Bill Urge President Biden to cancel offshore oil and gas lease sales in the Gulf of Mexico Urge DHS and DOI to immediately stop ongoing construction of the 13.4 miles of levee border walls in the Rio Grande Valley, restore excavated levees without building more walls, and cancel associated contracts Urged BLM to extend the comment period for oil and gas leasing proposals Urge Congress to support the designation of Chumash Heritage Sanctuary Urge the Biden administration to implement an ambitious US ocean climate action plan Urge congress to include a clean electricity performance program (CEPP) in the Build Back Better Act Urged the Biden Administration to move ahead with meaningful conservation and co-management in the Pribilof Islands marine ecosystem during the public comment period for the 5-year review of the St. George Unangan Heritage National Marine Sanctuary nomination. Urged U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to provide Polar Bears the full protections of the Endangered Species Act. The best-available scientific information demonstrates that the polar bear is in danger of extinction throughout all or a significant portion of its range due to climate change, and that other threats are increasing the species extinction risk

Urge the Biden administration to prioritize judges. Support the creation of additional judgeships in federal district and circuit courts. Support H.R. 1 and S. 1, the For the People Act, which returns power to everyday American families and amplifies the voices of communities that have historically been marginalized in our democracy. Support the nomination of Tracy Stone-Manning for director of the Bureau of Land Management. Support the nomination of Todd Kim for Assistant Attorney General for the Department of Justice Environment and Natural Resources Division. Urge Senate Homeland Security and Government Affairs Committee Chairman Gary Peters to hold a hearing on S. 51, the Washington, D.C. Admission Act. Support the nomination of Shannon Estenoz for Assistant Secretary of DOI. Support S. 1267, the Census Deadline Extensions Act. Urge Congress to prioritize civil rights enforcement and fund it substantially in the FY22 appropriations cycle. Support H.R. 3233, a bill to create a commission to investigate the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol. Recommend the nomination of Sanjay Narayan to the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. Support H.R.40, the Commission to Study and Develop Reparation Proposals for African Americans Act of 2021 Support Myrna Perez for the Second Circuit Court of Appeals Support David Uhlmann to be the Assistant Administrator of EPAs Office of Enforcement Oppose Congressional efforts to restrict immigration. Letter to House W & M asking for ITC for transmission Oppose efforts to undermine NEPA, public input, and environmental review in the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. Support HR 4, the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act Support Charles Sams for National Park Service Director Support Jennifer Sung for the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals Support robust investment in agencies capacity to implement NEPA in the Build Back Better Act. Urge Senate to confirm Laura Daniel Davis for Interior Department. Urge HHS to strike Low Income Household Water Assistance Program citizenship/legal residency requirement Support a ban on new oil and gas leasing in the Outer Continental Shelf in budget reconciliation. Urge the administration to amend USMCA to eliminate risk of NAFTA threats from corporate polluters Urge Congress and the White House to support a pathway to citizenship for TPS, DACA, DED, and essential workers.

Urge the EPA to center public health protection and environmental justice in carrying out the 2016 Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) amendments. Support the Relief for Americas Small Farmers Act of 2021. Urge the EPA to take action on perchlorate.

Urge Administrator Regan to state EPA expectations for state compliance with the Regional Haze Rule in the planning process Support S. 2118 the Clean Energy for American Act Urge Administrator Regan and the Biden administration to set stronger primary and secondary National Ambient Air Quality Standards for dangerous particulate matter (PM) and ozone pollution. Urge the EPA to immediately eliminate the Navigable Waters Protection Rule. Support EPAs rescission of the Clean Air Act Benefit-Cost Rule. Support HR 4502 Minibus Appropriations Urge the EPA to take action under Section 404(c) of the Clean Water Act to protect Bristol Bay Urge Congress to fund air quality monitoring in legislation enacting the American Jobs Plan. Support Congress establishing a Maritime Pollution Fee Support the inclusion of onshore oil and gas bonding, fiscal, and leasing reforms in the Build Back Better Act. Urge Congress to invest $22.5 billion for electric school buses. Urge the EPA to adopt protective standards to reduce methane pollution. Support the COMPETES (Competitive Onshore Mineral Policy via Eliminating Taxpayer-Enabled Speculation) Act Urge Congress to include measures supporting industrial decarbonization in the Build Back Better Act. Urge the EPA to set strong clean vehicle standards

Urge Administrator Regan to state EPA expectations for state compliance with the Regional Haze Rule in the planning process Support the substitute amendment to the Water Quality Protection and Job Creation Act of 2021, H.R. 1915. Support S. 2118 the Clean Energy for American Act Urge Administrator Regan and the Biden administration to set stronger primary and secondary National Ambient Air Quality Standards for dangerous particulate matter (PM) and ozone pollution. Urge the EPA to immediately eliminate the Navigable Waters Protection Rule. Support EPAs rescission of the Clean Air Act Benefit-Cost Rule. Support strengthening the S.914, the Drinking Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Act.

Urge the Biden administration to prioritize judges. Support the creation of additional judgeships in federal district and circuit courts. Support H.R. 1 and S. 1, the For the People Act, which returns power to everyday American families and amplifies the voices of communities that have historically been marginalized in our democracy. Support the nomination of Tracy Stone-Manning for director of the Bureau of Land Management. Support the nomination of Todd Kim for Assistant Attorney General for the Department of Justice Environment and Natural Resources Division. Urge Senate Homeland Security and Government Affairs Committee Chairman Gary Peters to hold a hearing on S. 51, the Washington, D.C. Admission Act. Urge the Biden administration to include undocumented communities in all forms of COVID-19 relief, incuding vaccination. Support the nomination of Shannon Estenoz for Assistant Secretary of DOI. Support S. 1267, the Census Deadline Extensions Act. Urge Congress to prioritize civil rights enforcement and fund it substantially in the FY22 appropriations cycle. Support H.R. 3233, a bill to create a commission to investigate the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol. Recommend the nomination of Sanjay Narayan to the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. Support H.R.40, the Commission to Study and Develop Reparation Proposals for African Americans Act of 2021

Support H.R. 815 and S. 282, the Arctic Refuge Protection Act. Urge Congress to protect salmon populations by bypassing dams on the Lower Snake River. Urge the Biden administration to protect the Boundary Waters watershed from harmful mining. Urge the Biden administration to restore the Roadless Rule to the Tongass National Forest. Oppose funding for a strategic uranium reserve (SUR) and request that Congress provide no further budget allocations toward one.

Urge the EPA to center public health protection and environmental justice in carrying out the 2016 Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) amendments. Support the Relief for Americas Small Farmers Act of 2021.

Support H.R. 815 and S. 282, the Arctic Refuge Protection Act. Urge Congress to protect salmon populations by bypassing dams on the Lower Snake River.

Support the Water Affordability, Transparency, Equity, and Reliability (WATER) Act of 2021. Urge the Biden administration to address the conservation of freshwater resources and the landscapes and land uses upon which they depend when implementing the 30x30 Executive Order. Oppose amendments to the Joint Budget Resolution (S. Con. Res. 5) that threaten our air, water, lands, wildlife, climate, and public health. Support H.R. 1915 to reauthorize the Clean Water State Revolving Fund.

Urge the EPA to center public health protection and environmental justice in carrying out the 2016 Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) amendments. Urge the EPA to withdraw the 2021 Financial Capability Assessment Guidance for Clean Water Act Obligations.

Urge the CDC and Biden administration to distribute the COVID-19 vaccine regardless of immigration status and provide it free for those who cannot afford it. Urge the Biden administration to prioritize judges. Support the nominations of Judge Merrick Garland for Attorney General of the United States, Vanita Gupta for Associate Attorney General, Kristen Clarke for Assistant Attorney General for the Civil Rights Division, and Lisa Monaco for Deputy Attorney General. Support the creation of additional judgeships in federal district and circuit courts. Support H.R. 51, the Washington, D.C. Admission Act, which extends to the more than seven hundred thousand residents of our nations capital equal representation in our federal government and the fundamental right to self-govern. Support H.R. 1 and S. 1, the For the People Act, which returns power to everyday American families and amplifies the voices of communities that have historically been marginalized in our democracy. Support the nomination of Michael Regan for EPA Administrator. Support the nomination of Jennifer Granholm for Secretary of Energy. Support the nomination of Deb Haaland for Secretary of the Interior. Support the nomination of Brenda Mallory for Chair of the Council on Environmental Quality. Support the nomination of Marty Walsh for Secretary of Labor. Support the nomination of Gina Raimondo for Secretary of Commerce. Support the nomination of Janet McCabe for Deputy Administrator of the EPA. Support H.R. 842, the Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act.

Oppose the expansion of new offshore drilling by the Department of the Interior. Oppose fossil fuel, coal, uranium and other extractive industry bailouts as well as royalty relief for extractive industries during the COVID-19 crisis. Oppose attempts to fast-track oil and gas leasing on the Coastal Plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. Oppose legislative efforts to include funding for restarting the licensing process for the proposed Yucca Mountain nuclear waste repository. Support modifying and extending tax credits for clean energy sources (including the GREEN Act, HR 7330), and making them refundable or allowing direct pay, at least during the Covid-19 crisis and recovery. Support the Driving America Forward Act, which would expand the electric vehicle and hydrogen fuel cell tax credit, and proposals to make them refundable or allow direct pay, at least during the Covid-19 crisis and recovery. Support robust funding for the Rural Energy for America Program, which invests in renewable energy. Support the 100% Clean Economy Act of 2019 (HR 5221). Oppose the inclusion of the Nuclear Powers America Act, H.R. 2314 and S. 1134, in any tax extenders package. Oppose changes to EPA regulations surrounding methane emission standards. Support amendment which would restore building energy efficiency codes language originally found in the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act (S. 2137, Portman-Shaheen) to the American Energy Innovation Act (AEIA) of 2020. Support funding measures in the Interior, Energy and Water, and Transportation and Urban Development appropriations bills for Fiscal Year 2021 to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the transportation sector. Urge lawmakers to oppose policy riders that harm the public and environment, such as forcing DOI to not protect sage grouse and EPA to wrongly classify biomass as carbon neutral, in appropriations bills for FY 2021. Urge the DOI and EPA to pause open public comment periods during the COVID-19 crisis so the public can engage meaningfully in administrative decisions once the crisis has been contained Urge DOI to suspend major policy changes, oil and gas lease sales, and public comment periods during the COVID-19 crisis Oppose a bailout or special handout for the uranium mining industry in any COVID-19 emergency response or energy packages. Support immediate direct financial assistance for public transit agencies to ensure safe and reliable service during the COVID-19 pandemic. Support stimulus measures that support clean energy and transportation sectors. Support investments in coastal communities in COVID-19 economic recovery legislation. Oppose the continued purchase of fossil fuel debt by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System Oppose amendment to the FY21 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) that gives the Air Force primary authority over the Desert National Wildlife Refuge. Support Amendment 83 of HR 7608, the FY21 Appropriations minibus to prevent funds from being used for oil and gas leasing in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. Support a permanent extension of the Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act (GOMESA) leasing moratorium. Oppose legislation that curtails the mining review and permitting process or increases domestic mining without appropriate safeguards and reform of the 1872 Mining Act. Support aspects of H.R. 4447 and strengthening provisions for clean energy innovation funding, clean transportation, and environmental justice policies, among others, in final negotiations with Senate for year-end package. Oppose S.180, a bill to streamline the oil and gas permitting process and to recognize fee ownership for certain oil and gas drilling or spacing units, and for other purposes. Support H.R. 3225, the Restoring Community Input and Public Protections in Oil and Gas Leasing Act Support the Onshore Oil and Gas Orphaned Well Remediation and Reclamation Bonding Reform Act Support the Public Engagement Opportunity on Public Lands Exploration (PEOPLE) Act of 2020 Oppose interim nuclear waste storage language in the FY 2021 Appropriations bill. Oppose S. 4897, the American Nuclear Infrastructure Act, due to the removal of NEPA review, huge cost to the public/competing with tested and renewable energy sources, risk of weapons proliferation, and its negative impact on environmental and climate justice. Oppose proposed NEPA regulations that downgrade environmental protections in line with the new CEQ rule. Urge the Biden administration to invest in clean vehicles to create good jobs, save lives, and help working families. Support a moratorium on the approval of hardrock mineral locations on federal lands, pending a review of mining programs, inventory of abandoned mines, and revisions to regulations.

Oppose undermining ozone and soot clean air protections and the Mercury and Air Toxics Standards (EPA). Oppose EPA/DOT weakening cleaner cars standards, and proposed greenhouse gas emissions loophole in Tier 3 test fuel standard. Oppose the administrations Dirty Water Rule, which would gut Clean Water Act protections for streams and wetlands and jeopardize our drinking water. Oppose EPAs weakening of lead and copper regulations for drinking water. Oppose EPA proposed rules to roll back coal ash protections. Support the inclusion of infrastructure investment and water access measures in the COVID-19 stimulus package. Support H.R. 5845 and S. 3263, the Break Free from Plastic Pollution Act of 2020, which holds plastic producers and polluters accountable. Urge the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to cease efforts to resurrect the Yazoo Backwater Pumping Plant Project in Mississippi. Oppose EPA rule to retain the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for particulate matter. Oppose the Trump administrations EPA rule to no longer consider co-benefits in cost-benefit analyses. Support HR 7822 and S. 4369, the Public Health Air Quality Act of 2020, which requires the EPA to implement fenceline monitoring for toxic air pollutants and rapidly expands the National Ambient Air Monitoring Network (NAAQS). Oppose the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers rewrite of the Nationwide Permits (NWPs) that will weaken clean water protections and violate the Clean Water Act. Support prioritizing PFAS in the FY 2021 Appropriations bill. Support phasedown of climate super pollutant HFCs along the lines of the AIM Act or Kigali agreement in an energy innovation package.

Comment on the implementation of the Frank Lautenberg for the 21st Century Act (EPA). Oppose changes to National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administrations (NOAA) current regulatory processes. Oppose EPA proposed rule, Strengthening Transparency in Regulatory Science. Oppose EPA rule to not count co-pollutant reductions in cost benefit analyses for rules or other agency actions. Support the Climate Risk Disclosure Act of 2019. Oppose changes to implementing regulations and guidance of the National Environmental Protection Act (NEPA). Support the inclusion of a nationwide moratorium on essential utility shut-offs in any COVID-19 rescue packages. Support the House Select Committee on the Climate Crisiss majority staff report, Solving the Climate Crisis: The Congressional Action Plan for a Clean Energy Economy and a Healthy, Resilient, and Just America. Oppose EPAs final rule to retain the inadequate primary and secondary National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS) for ozone. Urge DOT to extend the comment period for a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that would undermine NEPA. Urge the Trump administration to extend the comment period on a rule to add mining to FAST-41. Urge the Biden administration to restore vital protections to the Northeast Canyons and Seamounts Marine National Monument.

Request extension of comment period for Endangered Species Act rules proposed by the Department of the Interior and the Department of Commerce. Oppose DOIs changes to the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA). Oppose S. 1317, the American Mineral Security Act. Oppose federal funding for the expansion of Shasta Dam in California. Support the inclusion of the Desert Refuge, PAW Act, CORE ACT, and Grand Canyon Centennial Act amendments on the NDAA conference negotiations. Support efforts in the House and Senate to reach a national goal of conserving at least 30 percent of the land and ocean of the United States by 2030. Support the exclusion of a rider prohibiting the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service from considering greater sage-grouse for protection from the FY 2021 Appropriations bill. Oppose BLMs categorical exclusion for salvage logging. Oppose S.4431, the Emergency Wildfire and Public Safety Act of 2020. Support H.R. 5598, Boundary Waters Wilderness Protection and Pollution Prevention Act. Oppose logging and development in the Tongass National Forest through a rollback of the Roadless Rule. Support the inclusion of a one-time, $500 million investment in community parks as part of any economic recovery legislation.

Support H.R. 1 and S. 949, For the People Act of 2019, which would strengthen voting rights, increase transparency and fairness in our campaign finance system, and improve ethics laws. Support H.R. 4 and S. 561, Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2019, which would revise and restore the coverage formula for the preclearance section of the Voting Rights Act of 1965. Support H.J.Res.2 and S.J.Res.51, Democracy For All Amendment, which would enact a Constitutional amendment explicitly authorizing the Congress and the states to regulate campaign expenditures. Support H.R. 6, the American Dream and Promise Act of 2019, which would provide permanent protections for Dreamers, Temporary Protected Status (TPS), and Deferred Enforced Departure (DED) holders, and any related administrative actions. Support H.R.51, the Washington, D.C. Admission Act, which would admit the District of Columbia as the 51st state in the Union. Oppose William Perry Pendleys nomination to be the Director of the Bureau of Land Management. Support inclusion of language in end of year appropriations bills to protect TPS and DED holders beyond 2021. Oppose Cory Wilsons nomination to the US Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. Oppose Justin Walkers nomination to the US Court of Appeals for the DC Circuit. Support the Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act. Oppose Dr. Nancy Becks nomination to be the chair of the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Support COVID-19 disaster recovery legislation that sustainably invests in clean infrastructure, social systems, postal service, transit, and manufacturing sectors that protect workers. Urge DHS, DOJ, and DOD to halt all border wall construction during the COVID-19 pandemic. Protect frontline workers and communities, invest in election assistance funding, and build more resilient and equitable communities during the COVID-19 pandemic. Support the advancement of climate change and environmental justice efforts with COVID-19 economic stimulus. Urge the development and passage of an economic stimulus package focused on working people and the public good during the COVID-19 pandemic. Support economic and just economic stimulus spending in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Urge DOI and EPA to pause all open public comment periods on active rulemaking and non-rulemaking notices during the COVID-19 pandemic. Request that all COVID-19 relief and stimulus packages contribute to a just recovery. Oppose assistance for the cruise industry to address the rapid drop-off of worldwide travel due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Support the adoption of policies to ensure the publics safety and orderly conduct of the 2020 primary and general elections in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. Support the use of emergency funds by higher education institutions to provide aid to students according to need and regardless of immigration status. Support H.R. 6559 and S. 3677, the Every Worker Protection Act of 2020, which sets a standard to protect certain employees from occupational exposure to COVID-19. Support H.R. 7573, which would remove all statues of individuals who voluntarily served in the Confederacy from the U.S. Capitol building. This bill would also replace the bust of Roger Brooke Taney with a bust of Thurgood Marshall. Urge Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to issue, enforce, and train employers and workers in the provisions of an emergency temporary standard to protect all frontline workers from COVID-19 and o Require the Mine Safety and Health Administration to issue, enforce, and train employers and workers in the provisions of an emergency standard to protect coal miners from COVID-19. Support a halt to the consideration of judicial nominations during the COVID-19 pandemic. Support funding for the United States Postal Service in the COVID-19 response package. Support the automatic extension of DACA work authorizations amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Support COVID-19 relief measures that reach communities at HEROES Act levels and support clean energy jobs. Support the inclusion of outdoor tourism and outdoor recreation investments in future COVID-19 recovery legislation by including a robust Outdoor Restoration and Resilience Jobs title. Support the inclusion of immigrant families, workers, taxpayers, and their U.S. children and spouses in COVID-19 recovery packages. Support the immediate extension of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) through Deferred Enforced Departure (DED) to individuals who are currently protected by TPS or merited a grant of TPS under the terms of the statute but have been stymied by the current administration. Support the delay of a Supreme Court justice nomination until after inauguration in order to protect immigrants. Oppose the OMB Circular M-20-34, Training in the Federal Government, and the related Executive Order on Combating Race and Sex Stereotyping to prevent the damaging impact on agency efforts to address prejudice, workplace harassment, discrimination, and related challenges. Oppose unprecedented efforts to nominate a replacement to the Supreme Court vacancy left by Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburgs death, while millions of voters have voted in the presidential election.

Request extension of comment period for Endangered Species Act rules proposed by the Department of the Interior and the Department of Commerce. Oppose DOIs changes to the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA) and the Departments decision to fast track the public comment period despite the pandemic. Support H.R. 3195 which provides the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) with full, permanent, and dedicated funding. Support S. 3422 and H.R 7092, the Great American Outdoors Act, which will provide full dedicated and permanent funding for LWCF and national park maintenance. Oppose S. 1317, the American Mineral Security Act. Oppose federal funding for the expansion of Shasta Dam in California. Oppose riders that limit work by the USFWS on sage grouse conservation efforts. Support Floor Amendment 7 of the FY21 NDAA that adds the text of H.R. 2546, Protecting Americas Wilderness (PAW) Act, which protects 1.37 million acres of public lands and enhances access to green spaces in California, Colorado, and Washington. Support Floor Amendment 8 of the FY21 NDAA which would add the test of H.R. 823, the Colorado Outdoor Recreation and Economy (CORE) Act, which would establish 400,000 acres of wilderness areas in Colorado. This amendment would also add the text of H.R. 1737, the Grand Canyon Centennial Act, which would withdraw one million acres of public lands surrounding the Grand Canyon National Park from new mining claims. Support the inclusion of the Desert Refuge, PAW Act, CORE ACT, and Grand Canyon Centennial Act amendments on the NDAA conference negotiations. Support efforts in the House and Senate to reach a national goal of conserving at least 30 percent of the land and ocean of the United States by 2030. Support the exclusion of a rider prohibiting the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service from considering greater sage-grouse for protection from the FY 2021 Appropriations bill. Oppose efforts to keep meatpacking companies open during the COVID-19 pandemic. Request funding for projects that create jobs while benefiting wildlife and protecting public lands. Request explanation for the Park Polices use of force against people exercising their constitutional rights. Oppose BLMs categorical exclusion for salvage logging. Oppose the Senate companion of the One Trillion Trees Act. Support the inclusion of wildlife recovery and public lands restoration stimulus in HR 2, the Moving Forward Act. Oppose S.4431, the Emergency Wildfire and Public Safety Act of 2020. Support H.R. 5598, Boundary Waters Wilderness Protection and Pollution Prevention Act.

Oppose undermining ozone clean air protections and the Mercury and Air Toxics Standards (EPA). Oppose EPA/DOT weakening cleaner cars standards, and proposed greenhouse gas emissions loophole in Tier 3 test fuel standard. Oppose the administrations Dirty Water Rule, which would gut Clean Water Act protections for streams and wetlands and jeopardize our drinking water. Urge EPA to ban the discharge of plastic pellets and other pollutants tied to the chemical industry as part of review of the proposed Formosa ethane cracker complex. Support EPAs strengthening the emissions limits and monitoring requirements from Miscellaneous Organic Chemical Manufacturing facilities rule. Request that EPA take action to deal with the health threats from trichloroethylene (TCE). Oppose EPA efforts to weaken Effluent Limitations Guidelines and Standards for the Steam Electric Power Source Category. Oppose EPAs weakening of lead and copper regulations for drinking water. Request an extension of comment periods for proposed rules regarding regulation of coal combustion residuals. Oppose EPA proposed rules to roll back coal ash protections. Support the inclusion of infrastructure investment and water access measures in the COVID-19 stimulus package. Support H.R. 5845 and S. 3263, the Break Free from Plastic Pollution Act of 2020, which holds plastic producers and polluters accountable. Urge the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to cease efforts to resurrect the Yazoo Backwater Pumping Plant Project in Mississippi. Oppose EPA proposed rule to retain the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for particulate matter. Support amendment 62 to HR 7608 to block the EPA from finalizing an insufficiently protective National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS). Oppose the Trump administrations EPA rule to no longer consider co-benefits in cost-benefit analyses. Support HR 7822 and S. 4369, the Public Health Air Quality Act of 2020, which requires the EPA to implement fenceline monitoring for toxic air pollutants and rapidly expands the National Ambient Air Monitoring Network (NAAQS).

Oppose the expansion of new offshore drilling by the Department of the Interior. Oppose fossil fuel, coal, uranium and other extractive industry bailouts as well as royalty relief for extractive industries during the COVID-19 crisis. Oppose attempts to fast-track oil and gas leasing on the Coastal Plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. Oppose legislative efforts to include funding for restarting the licensing process for the proposed Yucca Mountain nuclear waste repository. Support modifying and extending tax credits for clean energy sources (including the GREEN Act, HR 7330), and making them refundable or allowing direct pay, at least during the Covid-19 crisis and recovery. Support the Driving America Forward Act, which would expand the electric vehicle and hydrogen fuel cell tax credit, and proposals to make them refundable or allow direct pay, at least during the Covid-19 crisis and recovery. Support robust funding for the Rural Energy for America Program, which invests in renewable energy. Support the 100% Clean Economy Act of 2019 (HR 5221). Oppose the inclusion of the Nuclear Powers America Act, H.R. 2314 and S. 1134, in any tax extenders package. Oppose changes to EPA regulations surrounding methane emission standards. Support amendment which would restore building energy efficiency codes language originally found in the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act (S. 2137, Portman-Shaheen) to the American Energy Innovation Act (AEIA) of 2020. Support funding measures in the Interior, Energy and Water, and Transportation and Urban Development appropriations bills for Fiscal Year 2021 to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the transportation sector. Urge lawmakers to oppose policy riders that harm the public in appropriations bills for FY 2021. Urge the DOI and EPA to pause open public comment periods during the COVID-19 crisis so the public can engage meaningfully in administrative decisions once the crisis has been contained. Urge DOI to suspend major policy changes, oil and gas lease sales, and public comment periods during the COVID-19 crisis. Urge DOI to reject calls by the oil and gas industry for relief measures during the COVID-19 pandemic. Oppose a bailout for the uranium mining industry in any COVID-19 emergency response packages. Support immediate direct financial assistance for public transit agencies to ensure safe and reliable service during the COVID-19 pandemic. Support stimulus measures that support clean energy and transportation sectors. Support investments in coastal communities in COVID-19 economic recovery legislation. Oppose the construction of the Atlantic Coast Pipeline project. Support Floor 4. Amendment 29 of the FY21 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) that expressly prohibits the use of funds for explosive nuclear testing. Oppose the continued purchase of fossil fuel debt by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System. Oppose amendment to the FY21 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) that gives the Air Force primary authority over the Desert National Wildlife Refuge. Support Amendment 83 of HR 7608, the FY21 Appropriations minibus to prevent funds from being used for oil and gas leasing in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. Support a permanent extension of the Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act (GOMESA) leasing moratorium. Oppose legislation that curtails the mining review and permitting process or increases domestic mining without appropriate safeguards and reform of the 1872 Mining Act. Support aspects of H.R. 4447 and strengthening amendments for clean energy funding and environmental justice policies, among others. Oppose S.180, a bill to streamline the oil and gas permitting process and to recognize fee ownership for certain oil and gas drilling or spacing units, and for other purposes. Support H.R. 3225, the Restoring Community Input and Public Protections in Oil and Gas Leasing Act. Support the Onshore Oil and Gas Orphaned Well Remediation and Reclamation Bonding Reform Act. Support the Public Engagement Opportunity on Public Lands Exploration (PEOPLE) Act of 2020.

Request extension of comment period for Endangered Species Act rules proposed by the Department of the Interior and the Department of Commerce. Oppose DOIs changes to the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA) and the Departments decision to fast track the public comment period despite the pandemic. Support H.R. 3195 and S. 1081, which provide the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) with full, permanent, and dedicated funding. Support S. 3422 and H.R 7092, the Great American Outdoors Act, which will provide full dedicated and permanent funding for LWCF and national park maintenance Oppose S. 1317, the American Mineral Security Act. Oppose federal funding for the expansion of Shasta Dam in California. Oppose riders that limit work by the USFWS on sage grouse conservation efforts. Support efforts in the House and Senate to reach a national goal of conserving at least 30 percent of the land and ocean of the United States by 2030. Support the exclusion of a rider prohibiting the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service from considering greater sage-grouse for protection from the FY 2021 Appropriations bill. Oppose efforts to keep meatpacking companies open during the COVID-19 pandemic. Request funding for projects that create jobs while benefiting wildlife and protecting public lands. Request explanation for the Park Polices use of force against people exercising their constitutional rights. Oppose BLMs categorical exclusion for salvage logging.

Oppose the expansion of new offshore drilling by the Department of the Interior. Oppose fossil fuel, coal, uranium and other extractive industry bailouts as well as royalty relief for extractive industries during the COVID-19 crisis. Oppose attempts to fast-track oil and gas leasing on the Coastal Plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. Oppose legislative efforts to include funding for restarting the licensing process for the proposed Yucca Mountain nuclear waste repository. Support modifying and extending tax credits for clean energy sources (including the GREEN Act, HR 7330), and making them refundable or allowing direct pay, at least during the Covid-19 crisis and recovery. Support the Driving America Forward Act, which would expand the electric vehicle and hydrogen fuel cell tax credit, and proposals to make them refundable or allow direct pay, at least during the Covid-19 crisis and recovery. Support robust funding for the Rural Energy for America Program, which invests in renewable energy. Support the 100% Clean Economy Act of 2019 (HR 5221). Oppose the inclusion of the Nuclear Powers America Act, H.R. 2314 and S. 1134, in any tax extenders package. Oppose changes to EPA regulations surrounding methane emission standards. Support amendment which would restore building energy efficiency codes language originally found in the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act (S. 2137, Portman-Shaheen) to the American Energy Innovation Act (AEIA) of 2020. Support funding measures in the Interior, Energy and Water, and Transportation and Urban Development appropriations bills for Fiscal Year 2021 to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the transportation sector. Urge lawmakers to oppose policy riders that harm the public in appropriations bills for FY 2021. Urge the DOI and EPA to pause open public comment periods during the COVID-19 crisis so the public can engage meaningfully in administrative decisions once the crisis has been contained Urge DOI to suspend major policy changes, oil and gas lease sales, and public comment periods during the COVID-19 crisis Urge DOI to reject calls by the oil and gas industry for relief measures during the COVID-19 pandemic. Oppose a bailout for the uranium mining industry in any COVID-19 emergency response packages. Support immediate direct financial assistance for public transit agencies to ensure safe and reliable service during the COVID-19 pandemic. Support stimulus measures that support clean energy and transportation sectors. Support investments in coastal communities in COVID-19 economic recovery legislation. Oppose the construction of the Atlantic Coast Pipeline project.

Oppose EPAs roll back of the clean car standards. Comment on the implementation of the Frank Lautenberg for the 21st Century Act (EPA). Oppose changes to National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administrations (NOAA) current regulatory processes. Oppose EPA proposed rule, Strengthening Transparency in Regulatory Science. Support the Climate Risk Disclosure Act of 2019. Oppose changes to the EPAs proposed rule titled, Modernizing the Administrative Exhaustion Requirement for Permitting Decisions and Streamlining Procedures for Permit Appeals. Oppose changes to implementing regulations and guidance of the National Environmental Protection Act (NEPA). Request that DOJ, DHS, and DOD halt further construction of the wall at the southern border during the COVID-19 crisis. Oppose EPAs proposed rule to weaken the power of the EPAs Appeals Board. Request that EPA and DOI pause all open public comment periods on active rulemakings and non-rulemaking notices. Support the inclusion of a nationwide moratorium on essential utility shut-offs in the COVID-19 rescue package. Support the House Select Committee on the Climate Crisiss majority staff report, Solving the Climate Crisis: The Congressional Action Plan for a Clean Energy Economy and a Healthy, Resilient, and Just America.

Support H.R. 1 and S. 949, For the People Act of 2019, which would strengthen voting rights, increase transparency and fairness in our campaign finance system, and improve ethics laws. Support H.R. 4 and S. 561, Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2019, which would revise and restore the coverage formula for the preclearance section of the Voting Rights Act of 1965. Support H.J.Res.2 and S.J.Res.51, Democracy For All Amendment, which would enact a Constitutional amendment explicitly authorizing the Congress and the states to regulate campaign expenditures. Support H.R. 6, the American Dream and Promise Act of 2019, which would provide permanent protections for Dreamers, Temporary Protected Status (TPS), and Deferred Enforced Departure (DED) holders, and any related administrative actions. Support H.R.51, the Washington, D.C. Admission Act, which would admit the District of Columbia as the 51st state in the Union. Oppose Katharine MacGregors nomination to be the Deputy Secretary of the Department of the Interior. Oppose William Perry Pendleys nomination to be the Director of the Bureau of Land Management Support inclusion of language in end of year appropriations bills to protect TPS and DED holders beyond 2021. Oppose Cory Wilsons nomination to the US Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. Oppose Justin Walkers nomination to the US Court of Appeals for the DC Circuit. Support the Protecting the Right to Organiza (PRO) Act. Oppose Dr. Nancy Becks nomination to be the chair of the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Support COVID-19 disaster recovery legislation that sustainably invests in clean infrastructure, social systems, and manufacturing sectors that protect workers. Urge DHS, DOJ, and DOD to halt all border wall construction during the COVID-19 pandemic Protect frontline workers and communities, invest in election assistance funding, and build more resilient and equitable communities during the COVID-19 pandemic Support the advancement of climate change and environmental justice efforts with COVID-19 economic stimulus. Urge the development and passage of an economic stimulus package focused on working people and the public good during the COVID-19 pandemic. Support economic and just economic stimulus spending in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Urge DOI and EPA to pause all open public comment periods on active rulemaking and non-rulemaking notices during the COVID-19 pandemic. Request that all COVID-19 relief and stimulus packages contribute to a just recovery. Oppose assistance for the cruise industry to address the rapid drop-off of worldwide travel due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Support the adoption of policies to ensure the publics safety and orderly conduct of the 2020 primary and general elections in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. Support the use of emergency funds by higher education institutions to provide aid to students according to need and regardless of immigration status. Support H.R. 6559 and S. 3677, the Every Worker Protection Act of 2020, which sets a standard to protect certain employees from occupational exposure to COVID-19. Urge Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to issue, enforce, and train employers and workers in the provisions of an emergency temporary standard to protect all frontline workers from COVID-19 and o Require the Mine Safety and Health Administration to issue, enforce, and train employers and workers in the provisions of an emergency standard to protect coal miners from COVID-19. Support a halt to the consideration of judicial nominations during the COVID-19 pandemic. Support funding for the United States Postal Service in the COVID-19 response package. Support the automatic extension of DACA work authorizations amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Support the Endangered Species Act, which is facing unprecedented threats by advocating for the PAW and FIN Act (H.R. 4348 and S. 2491) and ESA Fiscal Year 2021 appropriations letter Support H.R. 5435, The American Public Lands and Water Climate Solutions Act, which would create a path for public lands to be pollution free and produce net zero emissions Support the passage of the Protecting Americas Wilderness Act, H.R. 2546, which would provide protections for iconic public lands in the state of California Oppose copper mining development in the watershed of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. Request extension of comment period for Endangered Species Act rules proposed by the Department of the Interior and the Department of Commerce. Oppose DOIs changes to the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA) and the Departments decision to fast track the public comment period despite the pandemic. Support H.R. 3195 and S. 1081, which provide the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) with full, permanent, and dedicated funding. Support S. 3422, the Great American Outdoors Act, which will provide full dedicated and permanent funding for LWCF and national park maintenance Oppose S. 1317, the American Mineral Security Act. Oppose federal funding for the expansion of Shasta Dam in California. Support H.R. 2579 Hardrock Leasing and Reclamation Act of 2019 and S. 1386 Hardrock Mining and Reclamation Act of 2019, to improve hardrock mining and clean up on public lands. Oppose riders that limit work by the USFWS on sage grouse conservation efforts. Support efforts in the House and Senate to reach a national goal of conserving at least 30 percent of the land and ocean of the United States by 2030.

Oppose undermining ozone clean air protections and the Mercury and Air Toxics Standards (EPA). Oppose EPA/DOT weakening cleaner cars standards, and Tier 3 test fuel standard. Oppose the administrations Dirty Water Rule, which would gut Clean Water Act protections for streams and wetlands and jeopardize our drinking water. Urge EPA to ban the discharge of plastic pellets and other pollutants tied to the chemical industry as part of review of the proposed Formosa ethane cracker complex. Support EPAs strengthening the emissions limits and monitoring requirements from Miscellaneous Organic Chemical Manufacturing facilities rule. Request that EPA take action to deal with the health threats from trichloroethylene (TCE). Oppose EPA efforts to weaken Effluent Limitations Guidelines and Standards for the Steam Electric Power Source Category. Oppose EPAs weakening of lead and copper regulations for drinking water. Request an extension of comment periods for proposed rules regarding regulation of coal combustion residuals. Oppose EPA proposed rules to roll back coal ash protections.

Oppose Barry Myerss nomination to be Administrator of NOAA. Support H.R. 1 and S. 949, For the People Act of 2019, which would strengthen voting rights, increase transparency and fairness in our campaign finance system, and improve ethics laws. Support H.R. 4 and S. 561, Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2019, which would revise and restore the coverage formula for the preclearance section of the Voting Rights Act of 1965. Support H.J.Res.2 and S.J.Res.51, Democracy For All Amendment, which would enact a Constitutional amendment explicitly authorizing the Congress and the states to regulate campaign expenditures. Support H.R. 6, the American Dream and Promise Act of 2019, which would provide permanent protections for Dreamers, Temporary Protected Status (TPS), and Deferred Enforced Departure (DED) holders, and any related administrative actions. Support H.R.51, the Washington, D.C. Admission Act, which would admit the District of Columbia as the 51st state in the Union. Oppose Katharine MacGregors nomination to be the Deputy Secretary of the Department of the Interior. Oppose William Perry Pendleys appointment as Acting Director of the Bureau of Land Management Support inclusion of language in end of year appropriations bills to protect TPS and DED holders beyond 2021. Oppose Joshua Kindreds nomination to the US District Court for the District of Alaska. Oppose Cory Wilsons nomination to the US District Court for the Southern District of Mississippi. Oppose Andrew Brashers nomination to the US Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit. Support the Protecting the Right to Organiza (PRO) Act. Oppose Dr. Nancy Becks nomination to be the chair of the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Support COVID-19 disaster recovery legislation that sustainably invests in clean infrastructure, social systems, and manufacturing sectors that protect workers. Urge DHS, DOJ, and DOD to halt all border wall construction during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Oppose EPAs roll back of the clean car standards. Oppose EPAs repeal of the Clean Power Plan. Comment on the implementation of the Frank Lautenberg for the 21st Century Act (EPA). Oppose changes to National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administrations (NOAA) current regulatory processes. Oppose EPA proposed rule, Strengthening Transparency in Regulatory Science. Support the Climate Risk Disclosure Act of 2019. Oppose changes to the EPAs proposed rule titled, Modernizing the Administrative Exhaustion Requirement for Permitting Decisions and Streamlining Procedures for Permit Appeals. Oppose changes to implementing regulations and guidance of the National Environmental Protection Act (NEPA). Support H.R. 535, the PFAS Action Act. Request that DOJ, DHS, and DOD halt further construction of the wall at the southern border during the COVID-19 crisis. Oppose EPAs proposed rule to weaken the power of the EPAs Appeals Board. Request that EPA and DOI pause all open public comment periods on active rulemakings and non-rulemaking notices.

Support the Endangered Species Act, which is facing unprecedented threats. Oppose attempts to exempt the Tongass National Forest in Alaska from the Roadless Area Conservation Rule. Oppose mineral development authorizations in Minnesotas Superior National Forest during an ongoing study of a proposed mineral withdrawal within the Rainy River watershed. Request extension of comment period for Endangered Species Act rules proposed by the Department of the Interior and the Department of Commerce. Oppose any new or amended proclamation by President Trump that weakens or removes protections of the Northeast Canyons and Seamounts Marine National Monument from extractive activities. Support Amendment 514 to S. 1790, the National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2020, which would prohibit the use of national defense funds for the construction of walls along the southern border. Support H.R. 3195 and S. 1081, which provide the Land and Water Conservation Fund with full, permanent, and dedicated funding. Oppose S. 1317, the American Mineral Security Act. Oppose federal funding for the expansion of Shasta Dam in California. Support H.R. 2579 Hardrock Leasing and Reclamation Act of 2019 and S. 1386 Hardrock Mining and Reclamation Act of 2019, to improve hardrock mining and clean up on public lands. Oppose riders that limit work by the USFWS on sage grouse conservation efforts. Support H.R. 1373, the Grand Canyon Centennial Protection Act. Support H.R. 2181, the Chaco Cultural Heritage Area Protection Act. Support H.R. 823, the Colorado Outdoor Recreation Economy Act. Support Section 511 of H.R. 2740, which would prohibit the US Army Corps of Engineers from finalizing the DEIS for the Pebble Mine in Bristol Bay, Alaska. Support S.Res.372, a resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the Federal Government should establish a national goal of conserving at least 30 percent of the land and ocean of the United States by 2030.

Oppose EPAs roll back of the clean car standards. Oppose EPAs repeal of the Clean Power Plan. Comment on the implementation of the Frank Lautenberg for the 21st Century Act (EPA). Oppose changes to National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administrations (NOAA) current regulatory processes. Oppose CEQ rulemaking and revisions to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). Oppose EPA proposed rule, Strengthening Transparency in Regulatory Science. Support H.R. 2740, the Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, Legislative Branch, Defense, State, Foreign Operations, and Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act, 2020, which would increase investments to fight climate change and boost clean energy. Support the Climate Risk Disclosure Act of 2019. Support Amendments 327, 318, 424, 427, and 487 to H.R. 2500, the National Defense Authorization Act. Oppose changes to the EPAs proposed rule titled, Modernizing the Administrative Exhaustion Requirement for Permitting Decisions and Streamlining Procedures for Permit Appeals. Oppose changes to implementing regulations and guidance of the National Environmental Protection Act (NEPA).

Oppose the expansion of new offshore drilling by the Department of the Interior. Support H.R. 205, Protecting and Securing Florida's Coastline Act of 2019, and H.R. 1941, Coastal and Marine Economies Protection Act of 2019, which would permanently protect the Atlantic, Pacific and Eastern Gulf from offshore drilling. Oppose attempts to fast-track oil and gas leasing on the Coastal Plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. Support H.R.1146, Arctic Cultural and Coastal Plain Protection Act, which would restore protections for the coastal plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. Oppose legislative efforts to include funding for restarting the licensing process for the proposed Yucca Mountain nuclear waste repository. Support modifying and extending tax credits for clean energy sources. Support the Driving America Forward Act, which would expand the electric vehicle and hydrogen fuel cell tax credit. Support the Rural Energy for America Program, which invests in renewable energy. Support the 100% Clean Economy Act of 2019. Oppose the inclusion of the Nuclear Powers America Act, H.R. 2314 and S. 1134, in any tax extenders package. Oppose changes to EPA regulations surrounding methane emission standards. Oppose provisions in appropriations bills that would prioritize consolidated interim storage for nuclear waste.

Oppose undermining ozone clean air protections and the Mercury and Air Toxics Standards (EPA). Oppose the administrations Dirty Water Rule, which would gut Clean Water Act protections for streams and wetlands and jeopardize our drinking water. Support stronger regulation of PFAS by the administration. Support, S. 1790, the 2020 National Defense Authorization Acts provision to end the use of PFAS based foams on military installations by 2023. Urge EPA to withdraw its interpretive statement exempting point source pollution discharges through groundwater to surface water from Clean Water Act (CWA) protections. Urge EPA to disclose 24 studies on Pigment Violet 29 (PV29) under the Toxic Substances Control Act. Oppose H.R. 1764, which would extend the terms of the Clean Water Act permits issued to state and municipal dischargers from five to ten years. Oppose the proposed reclassification of major sources as area sources under section 112 of the Clean Air Act, Federal Register / Vol. 84, No. 144 (July 26, 2019). Urge EPA to ban the discharge of plastic pellets and other pollutants tied to the chemical industry as part of review of the proposed Formosa ethane cracker complex.

Oppose undermining ozone clean air protections (EPA). Oppose the administrations Dirty Water Rule, which would gut Clean Water Act protections for streams and wetlands and jeopardize our drinking water. Support stronger regulation of PFAS by the administration. Support, S. 1790, the 2020 National Defense Authorization Acts provision to end the use of PFAS based foams on military installations by 2023. Urge EPA to withdraw its interpretive statement exempting point source pollution discharges through groundwater to surface water from Clean Water Act (CWA) protections. Urge EPA to disclose 24 studies on Pigment Violet 29 (PV29) under the Toxic Substances Control Act. Oppose H.R. 1764, which would extend the terms of the Clean Water Act permits issued to state and municipal dischargers from five to ten years. Oppose the proposed National Primary Drinking Water Regulation for perchlorate, 84 Fed. Reg. 30524 (June 26, 2019). Oppose the proposed reclassification of major sources as area sources under section 112 of the Clean Air Act, Federal Register / Vol. 84, No. 144 (July 26, 2019). Urge EPA to ban the discharge of plastic pellets and other pollutants tied to the chemical industry as part of review of the proposed Formosa ethane cracker complex.

Oppose all ideological anti-environmental policy riders and support a clean Fiscal Year 2020 appropriations package. Oppose Barry Myerss nomination to be Administrator of NOAA. Oppose the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement, which does not include strong environmental and worker protections. Support H.R. 1 and S. 949, For the People Act of 2019, which would strengthen voting rights, increase transparency and fairness in our campaign finance system, and improve ethics laws. Support H.R. 4 and S. 561, Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2019, which would revise and restore the coverage formula for the preclearance section of the Voting Rights Act of 1965. Support H.J.Res.2 and S.J.Res.51, Democracy For All Amendment, which would enact a Constitutional amendment explicitly authorizing Congress and the states to regulate campaign expenditures. Oppose Daniel Bress nomination to the US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. Oppose Daniel Epsteins nomination to the US Court of Federal Claims. Oppose Lee Rudofskys nomination to the US District Court for the Eastern District of Arkansas. Support H.R. 6, the American Dream and Promise Act of 2019, which would provide permanent protections for Dreamers, Temporary Protected Status (TPS), and Deferred Enforced Departure (DED) holders. Support H.R.51, the Washington, D.C. Admission Act, which would admit the District of Columbia as the 51st state in the Union. Oppose Daniel Jorjanis nomination for Solicitor of the Department of the Interior. Oppose William Barrs nomination to be Attorney General. Oppose Steven Menashis nomination to the US Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit.

Oppose the expansion of new offshore drilling by the Department of the Interior. Oppose attempts to fast-track oil and gas leasing on the Coastal Plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. Support H.R.1146, Arctic Cultural and Coastal Plain Protection Act, which would restore protections for the coastal plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. Oppose legislative efforts to include funding for restarting the licensing process for the proposed Yucca Mountain nuclear waste repository. Support lifting the caps on discretionary spending in FY 2020 and FY2021. Support modifying and extending tax credits for clean energy sources. Support the Driving America Forward Act, which would expand the electric vehicle and hydrogen fuel cell tax credit. Support the Rural Energy for America Program, which invests in renewable energy. Support the 100% Clean Economy Act of 2019. Support H.R. 1941, the Coastal and Marine Economies Protection Act of 2019. Support H.R. 205, the Protecting and Securing Floridas Coastline Act of 2019.

Oppose all ideological anti-environmental policy riders and support a clean Fiscal Year 2020 appropriations package. Oppose Barry Myerss nomination to be Administrator of NOAA. Oppose the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement, which does not include strong environmental and worker protections. Oppose Heidi Kings nomination for Administrator of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Oppose Peter Wrights nomination for EPA Office of Land and Emergency Management. Oppose Patrick Wyricks nomination to the US District Court for the Western District of Oklahoma. Support H.R. 1 and S. 949, For the People Act of 2019, which would strengthen voting rights, increase transparency and fairness in our campaign finance system, and improve ethics laws. Oppose Michael Truncales nomination to the US District Court for the Eastern District of Texas. Oppose Kenneth Lees nomination to the US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. Oppose J. Campbell Barkers nomination to the US District Court for the Eastern District of Texas. Oppose Daniel Collins nomination to the US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. Oppose Daniel Bress nomination to the US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. Oppose David Bernhardts nomination for Interior Secretary. Support H.R. 6, the American Dream and Promise Act of 2019, which would provide permanent protections for Dreamers, Temporary Protected Status (TPS), and Deferred Enforced Departure (DED) holders. Oppose Andrew Brashers nomination to the US District Court for the Middle District of Alabama. Oppose Matthew Kacsmaryks nomination to the US District Court for the Northern District of Texas. Support H.R.51, the Washington, D.C. Admission Act, which would admit the District of Columbia as the 51st state in the Union. Oppose Daniel Jorjanis nomination for Solicitor of the Department of the Interior.

Support the Endangered Species Act, which is facing unprecedented threats. Oppose the Interior Departments recommendations regarding rescinding or shrinking national monument protections. Support S. 367 and H.R. 1050, the ANTIQUITIES ACT, which codifies existing, presidentially-designated national monuments. Support the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA), which encourages bird conservation. Oppose attempts to exempt the Tongass National Forest in Alaska from the Roadless Area Conservation Rule. Oppose mineral development authorizations in Minnesotas Superior National Forest during an ongoing study of a proposed mineral withdrawal within the Rainy River watershed. Request extension of comment period for Endangered Species Act rules proposed by the Department of the Interior and the Department of Commerce. Oppose proposed rulemaking, which would revise the National Park Services protest permitting process regarding demonstrations at the National Mall, Memorial Parks, and Presidents Park. Oppose any new or amended proclamation by President Trump that weakens or removes protections of the Northeast Canyons and Seamounts Marine National Monument from extractive activities. Support, amendment from Rep. Huffman to H.R. 2740, which would prohibit the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers from finalizing the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for Pebble Mine in Bristol Bay, Alaska. Oppose, amendment from Rep. Duncan to H.R. 3055 to strike a provision that would block oil and gas lease sales in the Refuge by ensuring that the sales are compliant with the 2017 Tax Act. Oppose Rep. Golden amendment to H.R. 3055 to weaken protections for critically endangered North Atlantic right whales. Support Amendment 514 to S. 1790, the National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2020, which would prohibit the use of national defense funds for the construction of walls along the southern border. Support H.R. 3195 and S. 1081, which provide the Land and Water Conservation Fund with full, permanent, and dedicated funding.

Oppose EPAs roll back of the clean car standards. Oppose EPAs repeal of the Clean Power Plan. Comment on the implementation of the Frank Lautenberg for the 21st Century Act (EPA). Oppose changes to National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administrations (NOAA) current regulatory processes. Oppose CEQ rulemaking and revisions to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). Oppose EPA proposed rule, Strengthening Transparency in Regulatory Science. Support H.R. 3055, the Commerce, Justice, Science, Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, Interior, Environment, Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Act, 2020, which would increase investments to fight climate change, protect communities from toxic pollution, protect our lands and waters, cut air pollution, and boost clean energy. Support H.R. 2740, the Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, Legislative Branch, Defense, State, Foreign Operations, and Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act, 2020, which would increase investments to fight climate change and boost clean energy. Urge EPA to ban commercial use of methylene chloride-based paint strippers.

Oppose all ideological anti-environmental policy riders and support a clean Fiscal Year 2020 appropriations package. Oppose Barry Myerss nomination to be Administrator of NOAA. Oppose the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement, which does not include strong environmental and worker protections. Oppose Heidi Kings nomination for Administrator of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Oppose Peter Wrights nomination for EPA Office of Land and Emergency Management. Oppose Eric Murphys nomination to the US Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit. Oppose Chad Readlers nomination to the US Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit Oppose Patrick Wyricks nomination to the US District Court for the Western District of Oklahoma. Oppose Andrew Wheelers nomination as Administrator of the EPA. Support H.R. 1 and S. 949, For the People Act of 2019, which would strengthen voting rights, increase transparency and fairness in our campaign finance system, and improve ethics laws. Oppose Neomi Raos nomination to the US Court of Appeals for the DC Circuit. Oppose Michael Truncales nomination to the US District Court for the Eastern District of Texas. Oppose Kenneth Lees nomination to the US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. Oppose J. Campbell Barkers nomination to the US District Court for the Eastern District of Texas. Oppose Eric Millers nomination to the US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. Oppose Daniel Collins nomination to the US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. Oppose Daniel Bress nomination to the US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. Oppose David Bernhardts nomination for Interior Secretary.

Oppose the expansion of new offshore drilling by the Department of the Interior. Oppose attempts to fast-track oil and gas leasing on the Coastal Plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. Support H.R.1146, Arctic Cultural and Coastal Plain Protection Act, which would restore protections for the coastal plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. Oppose legislative efforts to include funding for restarting the licensing process for the proposed Yucca Mountain nuclear waste repository. Support H.R. 9, the Climate Action Now Act, which would honor Americas commitments to the Paris Climate Agreement.

Oppose undermining ozone clean air protections (EPA). Oppose the administrations Dirty Water Rule, which would gut Clean Water Act protections for streams and wetlands and jeopardize our drinking water. Support stronger regulation of PFAS by the administration.

Oppose S. 1273 and H.R. 4011, the Fuel Economy Harmonization Act, which would undermine the clean car standards. Oppose EPAs roll back of the clean car standards. Oppose EPAs repeal of the Clean Power Plan. Comment on the implementation of the Frank Lautenberg for the 21st Century Act (EPA). Oppose changes to National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administrations (NOAA) current regulatory processes. Support H.R. 502, which would permanently reauthorize the Land and Water Conservation Fund. Support S. 896, which would permanently reauthorize the Land and Water Conservation Fund. Support S. 569, which would permanently authorize and fully fund the Land and Water Conservation Fund. Support H.R. 6759, which would permanently authorize and fully fund the Land and Water Conservation Fund. Oppose CEQ rulemaking and revisions to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). Oppose EPA proposed rule, Strengthening Transparency in Regulatory Science. Oppose S. 3019/H.R. 6022, the Accurate Labels Act, which is inaccurately named legislation and would repeal most labeling and information disclosure laws adopted by state or local governments. Oppose S. 785s inclusion in the public lands package of legislation. S. 785 would privatize as much as half a million acres of public lands. Support the bipartisan public lands protection package negotiated at the end of the 115th Congress.

Oppose all ideological anti-environmental policy riders and support a clean Fiscal Year 2019 appropriations package. Oppose Barry Myerss nomination to be Administrator of NOAA. Oppose H.R. 3599, the Protect Interstate Commerce Act, which would negate most state and local laws surrounding production of agriculture products. Oppose David Porters nomination to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 3rd Circuit. Oppose the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement, which does not include strong environmental and worker protections. Oppose Heidi Kings nomination for Administrator of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Oppose Peter Wrights nomination for EPA Office of Land and Emergency Management. Oppose HR 6147, the Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2019, which includes damaging cuts to environmental and public health programs, as well as a host of anti-environmental riders. Oppose Brett Kavanaughs nomination to the US Supreme Court. Oppose Ryan Nelsons nomination to the US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. Oppose Eric Murphys nomination to the US Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit. Oppose Chad Readlers nomination to the US Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit Oppose Jeffrey Bossert Clarks nomination to serve as Assistant Attorney General for the Environment and Natural Resources Division of the Department of Justice. Oppose Bernard McNamees nomination to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). Oppose Thomas Farrs nomination to the US District Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina. Oppose Patrick Wyricks nomination to the US District Court for the Western District of North Carolina.

Oppose H.R. 1119, the SENSE Act, which would weaken the Cross State Air Pollution Rule. Oppose undermining ozone clean air protections (EPA). Oppose the repeal and implementation delay of the EPAs Clean Water Rule, which protects the small streams and wetlands that feed the drinking water of 1 in 3 people in the U.S. Oppose the EPA proposal to rescind Clean Water Act protections for Bristol Bay, Alaska. Oppose BLM proposal to rewrite the Methane Waste Rule. Oppose H.R. 1917, the Blocking Regulatory Interference from Closing Kilns (BRICK) Act, which delays protections mercury, arsenic, and chromium pollution from brick manufacturing facilities. Oppose S. 1129, the Coast Guard Reauthorization Act, due to the Vessel Incidental discharge Act provisions included in the bill, which exempts the shipping industry from the Clean Water Act. Oppose H.R. 2, the House Farm Bill, which includes provisions to eliminate Clean Water Act safeguards and to extend categorical exclusions for forest management activities from analysis under NEPA. Support stronger regulation of PFAS by the administration. Oppose S. 3303 the Water Quality Certification Improvement Act of 2018, which would undercut clean water safeguards.

Oppose the expansion of new offshore drilling by the Department of the Interior. Oppose attempts to fast-track oil and gas leasing on the Coastal Plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. Oppose the reconsideration and stay of EPAs Methane New Source Performance Standards for the Oil and Natural Gas Sector, which would reduce dangerous methane pollution. Support S. 987, the 100 by 50 Act, which would put the US economy on a path to achieving 100 percent clean energy by 2050. Support H.R. 2746, the American Renewable Energy and Efficiency Act, which would set a national renewable portfolio standard. Oppose H.R. 4239, the SECURE American Energy Act, which transfers management authority for permitting of federal oil and gas resources to states, encourages offshore oil drilling, and weakens protections for marine mammals. Oppose H.R. 3053, the Nuclear Waste Policy Amendments Act of 2017, which would roll back public health and environmental protections with respect to the Yucca Mountain nuclear waste storage site. Oppose HR 4606, Ensuring Small Scale LNG Certainty and Access Act, which would make it easier for oil and gas companies to take private land by eminent domain and increase air and water pollution. Oppose legislative efforts to include funding for restarting the licensing process for the proposed Yucca Mountain nuclear waste repository.

Support communities and populations that are at risk from environmental health harms by opposing multiple legislative attempts to repeal of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and maintaining funding for frontline service providers, like Planned Parenthood. Oppose all ideological anti-environmental policy riders and support a clean Fiscal Year 2018 appropriations package. Support for no less than FY17 funding levels of $32.28 billion for the FY18 Interior-EPA Appropriations bill for key federal resources that protect our clean water and clean air, conserve our wildlife, water and public lands, ensure support for Indian health, address drought, and allow for the continued access to future generations to our national cultural heritage and our national parks. Oppose Matt Leopold for General Counsel of the Environmental Protection Agency. Oppose Barry Myerss nomination to be Administrator of NOAA. Oppose H.R. 3599, the Protect Interstate Commerce Act, which would negate most state and local laws surrounding production of agriculture products. Oppose H.R. 2887, the No Regulation Without Representation Act, which would prevent states from regulating sale within its borders of products made in another state. Support the removal of Scott Pruitt as Administrator of the EPA, including supporting S. Res. 473 and H.Res. 834 expressing no confidence in the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency and calling his immediate resignation. Oppose Andrew Oldhams nomination to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit. Oppose Britt Grants nomination to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit. Oppose David Porters nomination to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 3rd Circuit. Oppose NAFTA renegotiation that does not include strong environmental and worker protections. Oppose Heidi Kings nomination for Administrator of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Oppose Peter Wrights nomination for EPA Office of Land and Emergency Management. Oppose the Border Security and Immigration Reform Act of 2018 (HR 6136), which wastes $23 billion on the border wall and does not provide sufficient protections for DREAMers. Oppose HR 6147, the Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2019, which includes damaging cuts to environmental and public health programs, as well as a host of anti-environmental riders. Oppose Ryan Bounds nomination to the US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. Oppose Brett Kavanaughs nomination to the US Supreme Court. Oppose Ryan Nelsons nomination to the US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit.

Oppose S. 1273 and H.R. 4011, the Fuel Economy Harmonization Act, which would undermine the clean car standards. Oppose EPAs roll back of the clean car standards. Oppose EPAs repeal of the Clean Power Plan. Comment on the implementation of the Frank Lautenberg for the 21st Century Act (EPA). Oppose cuts to conservation and environmental programs in the President's Fiscal Year 2018 budget request. Oppose changes to National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administrations (NOAA) current regulatory processes. Support H.R. 502, which would permanently reauthorize the Land and Water Conservation Fund. Support S. 896, which would permanently reauthorize the Land and Water Conservation Fund. Support S. 569, which would permanently authorize and fully fund the Land and Water Conservation Fund. Support H.R. 6759, which would permanently authorize and fully fund the Land and Water Conservation Fund. Oppose H.R. 5210, which would tie public lands infrastructure investments to an increase in harmful energy development on public lands and waters. Oppose S. 2509, which would tie public lands infrastructure investments to an increase in harmful energy development on public lands and waters. Oppose HR 3281, which would fast-track the de-facto privatization of federal infrastructure at the expense of environmental safeguards. Oppose HR 50, UMITA, which would add on further requirements to agency actions that would emphasize costs to industry over benefits to Americans. Oppose CEQ rulemaking and revisions to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). Oppose EPA proposed rule, Strengthening Transparency in Regulatory Science. Oppose S. 3019/H.R. 6022, the Accurate Labels Act, which is inaccurately named legislation and would repeal most labeling and information disclosure laws adopted by state or local governments.

Support the Endangered Species Act, which is facing unprecedented threats. Oppose the Interior Departments recommendations regarding rescinding or shrinking national monument protections. Oppose the Alaska Mental Health Trust Land Exchange Act (S. 131/H.R. 513) and reject any legislative attempt that would privatize the Tongass National Forest. Oppose H.R. 1157, which would remove lands and waters in Monomoy National Wildlife Refuge from federal public ownership. Oppose H.R. 3990, the National Monument Creation and Protection Act, which changes the Antiquities Act to make it easier to block designations. Support S. 2354, the ANTIQUITIES ACT of 2018, which codifies existing, presidentially-designated national monuments. Oppose H.R. 3115, the Superior National Forest Land Exchange Act of 2017, which would transfer National Forest lands to a mining company. Oppose H.R. 4558, the Grand Staircase Escalante Enhancement Act, which would codify President Trumps removal of protections for that national monument. Oppose H.R.4532, which would codify the elimination of vast portions of the Bears Ears National Monument. Oppose H.R. 3133, which would weaken the Marine Mammal Protection Act. Oppose Section 2029 of H.R. 4667, which erodes FEMAs responsibilities under the Endangered Species Act. Oppose S. 2206, the Protect Public Use of Public Lands Act, which would strip protections of National Forest land in Montana. Support the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA), which encourages bird conservation. Oppose S. 1520, the Modernizing Recreational Fisheries Management Act, which would undermine the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act. Oppose H.R. 3144, which deals with the Federal Columbia River Power System and would undermine the Endangered Species Act and the National Environmental Policy Act. Oppose H.R. 200, legislation to reauthorize the Magnuson-Stevens Act that threatens decades of sustainable fisheries management. Oppose attempts to exempt the Tongass National Forest in Alaska from the Roadless Area Conservation Rule. Oppose attacks on Endangered Species Act in H.R. 4, the Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2018. Oppose H.R. 3916, which would amend the Endangered Species Act to transfer management of numerous fish species and threaten protections for them. Oppose H.R. 4419, which would undermine environmental protections in the National Environmental Policy Act, Oppose mineral development authorizations in Minnesotas Superior National Forest during an ongoing study of a proposed mineral withdrawal within the Rainy River watershed. Oppose numerous, controversial, anti-environmental provisions that are unrelated to military readiness that have been included in the 2019 National Defense Authorization Act of FY 2019 (H.R. 5515). Oppose HRs 3608, 6344, 6345, 6346, 6354, 6355, 6356, 6360, and 6364, which as a package would dramatically weaken the Endangered Species Act. Oppose S 2809, the Emery County Public Land Management Act, which would reduce protections for the lands in question in the bill. Request extension of comment period for Endangered Species Act rules proposed by the Department of the Interior and the Department of Commerce. Oppose Endangered Species Act Amendments of 2018, which would undermine the ESA.

Oppose the expansion of new offshore drilling by the Department of the Interior. Oppose attempts to fast-track oil and gas leasing on the Coastal Plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. Oppose the reconsideration and stay of EPAs Methane New Source Performance Standards for the Oil and Natural Gas Sector, which would reduce dangerous methane pollution. Support S. 987, the 100 by 50 Act, which would put the US economy on a path to achieving 100 percent clean energy by 2050. Support H.R. 2746, the American Renewable Energy and Efficiency Act, which would set a national renewable portfolio standard. Oppose H.R. 4239, the SECURE American Energy Act, which transfers management authority for permitting of federal oil and gas resources to states, encourages offshore oil drilling, and weakens protections for marine mammals. Oppose H.R. 3053, the Nuclear Waste Policy Amendments Act of 2017, which would roll back public health and environmental protections with respect to the Yucca Mountain nuclear waste storage site. Oppose the draft bill titled Enhancing State Management of Federal Lands and Waters Act, which would relinquish the federal governments authority to manage oil and gas development on federal lands.

Oppose S. 1273 and H.R. 4011, the Fuel Economy Harmonization Act, which would undermine the clean car standards. Oppose EPAs roll back of the clean car standards. Oppose EPAs repeal of the Clean Power Plan. Comment on the implementation of the Frank Lautenberg for the 21st Century Act (EPA). Oppose cuts to conservation and environmental programs in the President's Fiscal Year 2018 budget request. Oppose changes to National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administrations (NOAA) current regulatory processes. Oppose the Agriculture Creates Real Employment (ACRE) Act, which makes it easier for industrial agriculture operations to ignore pollution safeguards. Support H.R. 502, which would permanently reauthorize the Land and Water Conservation Fund. Support S. 896, which would permanently reauthorize the Land and Water Conservation Fund. Support S. 569, which would permanently authorize and fully fund the Land and Water Conservation Fund. Oppose H.R. 5210, which would tie public lands infrastructure investments to an increase in harmful energy development on public lands and waters. Oppose S. 2509, which would tie public lands infrastructure investments to an increase in harmful energy development on public lands and waters. Oppose H.R. 3, the rescissions package, which would cut funding from several important environmental and clean energy programs.

Oppose H.R. 1119, the SENSE Act, which would weaken the Cross State Air Pollution Rule. Oppose undermining ozone clean air protections (EPA). Oppose the repeal and implementation delay of the EPAs Clean Water Rule, which protects the small streams and wetlands that feed the drinking water of 1 in 3 people in the U.S. Oppose H.R. 1154, the Vessel Incidental Discharge Act, which exempts the shipping industry from the Clean Water Act. Oppose the EPA proposal to rescind Clean Water Act protections for Bristol Bay, Alaska. Oppose BLM proposal to rewrite the methane waste rule. Oppose H.R. 1917, the Blocking Regulatory Interference from Closing Kilns (BRICK) Act, which delays protections mercury, arsenic, and chromium pollution from brick manufacturing facilities. Support requiring CAFOs to disclose emissions under EPCRA and CERCLA. Oppose S. 1129, the Coast Guard Reauthorization Act, due to the Vessel Incidental discharge Act provisions included in the bill, which exempts the shipping industry from the Clean Water Act. Oppose H.R. 2, the House Farm Bill, which includes provisions to eliminate Clean Water Act safeguards. Oppose attempts to roll back environmental protections in the Water Resources Development Act of 2018.

Support communities and populations that are at risk from environmental health harms by opposing multiple legislative attempts to repeal of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and maintaining funding for frontline service providers, like Planned Parenthood. Oppose all ideological anti-environmental policy riders and support a clean Fiscal Year 2018 appropriations package. Support for no less than FY17 funding levels of $32.28 billion for the FY18 Interior-EPA Appropriations bill for key federal resources that protect our clean water and clean air, conserve our wildlife, water and public lands, ensure support for Indian health, address drought, and allow for the continued access to future generations to our national cultural heritage and our national parks. Oppose Matt Leopold for General Counsel of the Environmental Protection Agency. Oppose Barry Myerss nomination to be Administrator of NOAA. Oppose Judge Michael Brennan to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit. Oppose H.R. 3599, the Protect Interstate Commerce Act, which would negate most state and local laws surrounding production of agriculture products. Oppose H.R. 2887, the No Regulation Without Representation Act, which would prevent states from regulating sale within its borders of products made in another state. Oppose Andrew Wheelers nomination to be Deputy Administrator of the EPA. Oppose Mike Pompeos nomination to be Secretary of State. Oppose Joel Carson to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit. Support the removal of Scott Pruitt as Administrator of the EPA, including supporting S. Res. 473 and H.Res. 834 expressing no confidence in the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency and calling his immediate resignation. Oppose Jim Bridenstines nomination as NASA Administrator. Oppose Stuart Kyle Duncans nomination to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit. Oppose Andrew Oldhams nomination to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit. Oppose Michael Brennans nomination to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 7th Circuit. Oppose J. Campbell Barkers nomination to the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas. Oppose Michael Truncales nomination to the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas. Oppose Britt Grants nomination to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit. Oppose Patrick Wyricks nomination to the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Oklahoma. Oppose Thomas Farrs nomination to the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina. Oppose David Porters nomination to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 3rd Circuit. Oppose H.R. 5895, the Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2019 that includes dangerous public health and environmental policy riders while also cutting critical investments in our renewable energy future. Support Motion to Table S.Amdt. 3021 (Lee amendment to terminate a rule relating to the definition of "waters of the United States") that was offered to H.R. 5895. Oppose NAFTA renegotiation that does not include strong environmental and worker protections. Oppose Dana Baioccos nomination to be a commissioner of the Consumer Product Safety Commission. Oppose Heidi Kings nomination for Administrator of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Oppose Peter Wrights nomination for EPA Office of Land and Emergency Management. Oppose the Border Security and Immigration Reform Act of 2018 (HR 6136), which wastes $23 billion on the border wall and does not provide sufficient protections for DREAMers.

Oppose S. 1273 and H.R. 4011, the Fuel Economy Harmonization Act, which would undermine the clean car standards. Oppose EPAs roll back of the clean car standards. Oppose EPAs repeal of the Clean Power Plan. Comment on the implementation of the Frank Lautenberg for the 21st Century Act (EPA). Oppose cuts to conservation and environmental programs in the President's Fiscal Year 2018 budget request. Oppose changes to National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administrations (NOAA) current regulatory processes. Oppose the Agriculture Creates Real Employment (ACRE) Act, which makes it easier for industrial agriculture operations to ignore pollution safeguards. Request for 45-day extension of the public comment period for the coal ash rule. Request for 60-day extension of the public comment period for the methane waste prevention rule. Support H.R. 502, which would permanently reauthorize the Land and Water Conservation Fund. Support S. 569, which would permanently authorize and fully fund the Land and Water Conservation Fund. Oppose H.R. 5210, which would tie public lands infrastructure investments to an increase in harmful energy development on public lands and waters.

Oppose the expansion of new offshore drilling by the Department of the Interior. Oppose the reconsideration and stay of EPAs Methane New Source Performance Standards for the Oil and Natural Gas Sector, which would reduce dangerous methane pollution. Support S. 987, the 100 by 50 Act, which would put the US economy on a path to achieving 100 percent clean energy by 2050. Support H.R. 2746, the American Renewable Energy and Efficiency Act, which would set a national renewable portfolio standard. Oppose H.R. 4239, the SECURE American Energy Act, which transfers management authority for permitting of federal oil and gas resources to states, encourages offshore oil drilling, and weakens protections for marine mammals.

Support the Endangered Species Act, which is facing unprecedented threats. Oppose the Interior Departments recommendations regarding rescinding or shrinking national monument protections. Oppose the Alaska Mental Health Trust Land Exchange Act (S. 131/H.R. 513) and reject any legislative attempt that would privatize the Tongass National Forest. Oppose H.R. 1157, which would remove lands and waters in Monomoy National Wildlife Refuge from federal public ownership. Oppose H.R. 3990, the National Monument Creation and Protection Act, which changes the Antiquities Act to make it easier to block designations. Oppose H.R. 3115, the Superior National Forest Land Exchange Act of 2017, which would transfer National Forest lands to a mining company. Oppose H.R. 4558, the Grand Staircase Escalante Enhancement Act, which would codify President Trumps removal of protections for that national monument. Oppose H.R.4532, which would codify the elimination of vast portions of the Bears Ears National Monument. Oppose H.R. 3133, which would weaken the Marine Mammal Protection Act. Oppose Section 2029 of H.R. 4667, which erodes FEMAs responsibilities under the Endangered Species Act. Oppose S. 2206, the Protect Public Use of Public Lands Act, which would strip protections of National Forest land in Montana. Support the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA), which encourages bird conservation. Oppose S. 1520, the Modernizing Recreational Fisheries Management Act, which would undermine the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act.

Oppose provisions within HR 2936, the Resilient Federal Forests Act of 2017, that would remove protections for a national monument and are a backdoor attack on our national monuments and the Antiquities Act. Support the Endangered Species Act, which is facing unprecedented threats. Oppose the Interior Departments review of national monuments and any attempts to rescind or shrink national monuments. Oppose the Alaska Mental Health Trust Land Exchange Act (S. 131/H.R. 513) and reject any legislative attempt that would privatize the Tongass National Forest. Support H.R. 1889, the Udall-Eisenhower Arctic Wilderness bill. Oppose H.R. 1157, which would remove lands and waters in Monomoy National Wildlife Refuge from federal public ownership. Support S.820, a bill to designate a portion of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge as wilderness. Oppose H.R. 3668, the Sportsmens Heritage and Recreational Enforcement Act (SHARE Act), which contains provisions that threaten wildlife, public lands, marine ecosystems, and erodes and undermines environmental laws and conservation policies. Oppose H.R. 3990, the National Monument Creation and Protection Act, which changes the Antiquities Act to make it easier to block designations. Oppose EPAs efforts to undo protections for Alaskas Bristol Bay from the proposed Pebble Mine. Oppose H.R. 1, the Republican tax bill, which contains a provision that would open up the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge to oil and gas drilling. Oppose H.R. 3905, the Minnesotas Economic Rights in the Superior National Forest Act, which would allow mining on the edge of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. Support amendment from Senator Cantwell to H.R. 1, which would strip provisions from the bill that enable drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. Oppose H.R. 3115, the Superior National Forest Land Exchange Act of 2017, which would transfer National Forest lands to a mining company. Oppose H.R. 3419, which undermines the Wilderness Act by threatening wilderness areas and changing the management of wilderness areas. Oppose H.R. 4558, the Grand Staircase Escalante Enhancement Act, which would codify President Trumps removal of protections for that national monument. Oppose H.R.4532, which would codify the elimination of vast portions of the Bears Ears National Monument.

Oppose the expansion of new offshore drilling by the Department of the Interior. Oppose the reconsideration and stay of EPAs Methane New Source Performance Standards for the Oil and Natural Gas Sector, which would reduce dangerous methane pollution. Support S. 987, the 100 by 50 Act, which would put the US economy on a path to achieving 100 percent clean energy by 2050. Support H.R. 2746, the American Renewable Energy and Efficiency Act, which would set a national renewable portfolio standard. Oppose H.Con.Res. 71 that establishes the congressional budget for the federal government for FY2018 and paves the way for drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge and cuts to critical environmental programs. Oppose H.R. 210, the Native American Energy Act, which limits public involvement in development of major projects on tribal lands. Oppose H.R. 4239, the SECURE American Energy Act, which transfers management authority for permitting of federal oil and gas resources to states, encourages offshore oil drilling, and weakens protections for marine mammals. Oppose H.R. 3043, the Hydropower Policy Modernization Act, which would change the hydropower licensing procedure in favor of utility companies rather than protecting waterways and additional stakeholders.

Oppose H.R. 1119, the SENSE Act, which would weaken the Cross State Air Pollution Rule. Support a strong ozone implementation rule (EPA). Oppose the repeal and implementation delay of the EPAs Clean Water Rule, which protects the small streams and wetlands that feed the drinking water of 1 in 3 people in the U.S. Oppose H.R. 1154, the Vessel Incidental Discharge Act, which exempts the shipping industry from the Clean Water Act. Oppose EPA proposal to delay compliance deadlines for the ELG rule, which regulates toxic water pollution from power plants. Support H.R. 3906, the Innovative Stormwater Infrastructure Act of 2017, which addresses the problems posed by polluted runoff. Oppose the EPA proposal to rescind Clean Water Act protections for Bristol Bay, Alaska. Oppose BLM proposal to delay implementation of methane waste rule.

Oppose H.R. 2883, the Promoting Cross-Border Energy Infrastructure Act, which attempts to ram through permits for new cross-border oil and gas pipelines and electric transmission lines without meaningful environmental review or public participation. Oppose the expansion of new offshore drilling by the Department of the Interior. Oppose the reconsideration and stay of EPAs Methane New Source Performance Standards for the Oil and Natural Gas Sector, which would reduce dangerous methane pollution. Support S. 987, the 100 by 50 Act, which would put the US economy on a path to achieving 100 percent clean energy by 2050. Support H.R. 2746, the American Renewable Energy and Efficiency Act, which would set a national renewable portfolio standard. Oppose H.R. 2910, the Promoting Interagency Coordination for Review of Natural Gas Pipelines Act, which sacrifices public input and thorough environmental review in favor of giving the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) more power to fast-track approval of interstate natural gas pipelines. Oppose H.Con.Res. 71 that establishes the congressional budget for the federal government for FY2018 and paves the way for drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge and cuts to critical environmental programs. Oppose H.R. 210, the Native American Energy Act, which limits public involvement in development of major projects on tribal lands.

Oppose provisions within HR 2936, the so-called Resilient Federal Forests Act of 2017, that would remove protections for a national monument and are a backdoor attack on our national monuments and the Antiquities Act. Support for the Endangered Species Act, which is facing unprecedented threats. Oppose the Interior Departments review of national monuments and any attempts to rescind or shrink national monuments. Oppose the Alaska Mental Health Trust Land Exchange Act (S. 131/H.R. 513) and reject any legislative attempt that would privatize the Tongass National Forest. Express concern about the process set forth in the Interior Secretarial Order 3349 to review or rescind commonsense memoranda, orders and regulations (agency actions) concerning oil and gas development and other management issues on our public lands. Support H.R. 1889, the Udall-Eisenhower Arctic Wilderness bill. Oppose H.R. 218, the King Cove Road Land Exchange Act, which would force construction of a destructive road through the heart of Izembek National Wildlife Refuge. Oppose H.R. 1157, which would remove lands and waters in Monomoy National Wildlife Refuge from federal public ownership. Support S.820, a bill to designate a portion of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge as wilderness. Oppose S. 33, Senator Murkowski's bill which would undermine the Antiquities Act. Oppose H.R. 23, the Gaining Responsibility on Water Act of 2017, which would weaken protections for fish and wildlife in Californias Bay-Delta watershed and would threaten thousands of fishing jobs in California and Oregon that depend on the health of these species. Oppose S. 1514, the Hunting, Heritage and Environmental Legacy Preservation (HELP) for Wildlife Act, which contains provisions that would undermine the Endangered Species Act. Oppose H.R. 3668, the Sportsmens Heritage and Recreational Enforcement Act (SHARE Act), which contains provisions that threaten wildlife, public lands, marine ecosystems, and erodes and undermines environmental laws and conservation policies. Oppose H.R. 3990, the National Monument Creation and Protection Act, which changes the Antiquities Act to make it easier to block designations. Oppose EPAs efforts to undo protections for Alaskas Bristol Bay from the proposed Pebble Mine.

Support communities and populations that are at risk from environmental health harms by opposing multiple legislative attempts to repeal of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and maintaining funding for frontline service providers, like Planned Parenthood. Oppose all policy riders and support a clean Fiscal Year 2017 appropriations package. Support for no less than FY17 funding levels of $32.28 billion for the FY18 Interior-EPA Appropriations bill for key federal resources that protect our clean water and clean air, conserve our wildlife, water and public lands, ensure support for Indian health, address drought, and allow for the continued access to future generations to our national cultural heritage and our national parks. Oppose S. 951, the Regulatory Accountability Act, which would significantly prolong the process for developing new environmental and public health protections. Oppose S.34, the Midnight Rules Relief Act, would allow en bloc disapproval of all regulations finalized near the end of presidential terms. Oppose S. 21, the REINS Act, which would significantly prolong the process for developing new environmental protections. Oppose the President's executive order that would direct agencies to eliminate at least two existing regulations for every new existing regulation promulgated (OMB). Oppose Damien Schiff nomination for US Court of Federal Claims Oppose John K. Bush nomination for US Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit Oppose Joan Larsen nomination for US Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit Oppose Amy Coney Barrett for US Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit Oppose David Bernhardt for Deputy Secretary of Interior Oppose H.R. 3219, the Defense, Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, Legislative Branch, and Energy and Water Development National Security Appropriations Act, which contains the FY2018 Energy and Water Appropriations bill and includes dangerous public health and environmental policy riders while also cutting critical investments in our renewable energy future. Oppose H.R. 3354, an eight-bill appropriations package which would harm peoples health and the outdoors by slashing funding for many critical programs or by using radical policy riders to outright block environmental protections and other domestic priorities that benefit communities nationwide. Oppose and support numerous environmental amendments offered to H.R. 3354. Oppose William Wehrum for Assistant Administrator for the Office of Air & Radiation for the Environmental Protection Agency Oppose Michael Dourson to be Assistant Administrator for the office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention for the Environmental Protection Agency Oppose Matt Leopold for General Counsel of the Environmental Protection Agency Oppose David Ross for assistant administrator for the Office of Water at the Environmental Protection Agency Opposing Sam Cloviss nomination to be chief Scientist at USDA. Oppose Judge Allison Eid to the US Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit

Oppose provisions within HR 2936, the so-called Resilient Federal Forests Act of 2017, that would remove protections for a national monument and are a backdoor attack on our national monuments and the Antiquities Act. Support for the Endangered Species Act, which is facing unprecedented threats. Oppose the Interior Departments review of national monuments and any attempts to rescind or shrink national monuments. Oppose the Alaska Mental Health Trust Land Exchange Act (S. 131/H.R. 513) and reject any legislative attempt that would privatize the Tongass National Forest. Express concern about the process set forth in the Interior Secretarial Order 3349 to review or rescind commonsense memoranda, orders and regulations (agency actions) concerning oil and gas development and other management issues on our public lands. Oppose H.J.Res.44, the Congressional Review Act, Resolution of Disapproval of the Bureau of Land Management's (BLM) Planning 2.0 Rule, which would diminish public participation in how the BLM manages public lands. Support H.R. 1889, the Udall-Eisenhower Arctic Wilderness bill. Oppose H.R. 218, the King Cove Road Land Exchange Act, which would force construction of a destructive road through the heart of Izembek National Wildlife Refuge. Oppose H.R. 1157, which would remove lands and waters in Monomoy National Wildlife Refuge from federal public ownership. Oppose H. J. Res. 69, the Congressional Review Act Resolution of Disapproval to rescind the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's Alaska National Wildlife Refuges Rule. Support S.820, a bill to designate a portion of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge as wilderness. Oppose S. 33, Senator Murkowski's bill which would undermine the Antiquities Act.

Oppose H.R. 2883, the Promoting Cross-Border Energy Infrastructure Act, which attempts to ram through permits for new cross-border oil and gas pipelines and electric transmission lines without meaningful environmental review or public participation. Oppose H.J. Res. 36, the Congressional Review Act Resolution of Disapproval of the Methane and Waste Prevention Rule, which would threaten public health and the climate with methane pollution from the oil and gas industry. Oppose the expansion of new offshore drilling by the Department of the Interior. Support the Safe Energy Future Plan, a package of bills that will help protect the environment and public health from the risks of oil and gas production. Oppose the reconsideration and stay of EPAs Methane New Source Performance Standards for the Oil and Natural Gas Sector, which would reduce dangerous methane pollution. Support S. 987, the 100 by 50 Act, which would put the US economy on a path to achieving 100 percent clean energy by 2050. Support H.R. 2746, the American Renewable Energy and Efficiency Act, which would set a national renewable portfolio standard.

Support S. 1401, the Get the Lead Out of Schools Act, which would address lead contamination in school drinking water. Oppose H.R. 806, the Ozone Standards Implementation Act, which would undermine the EPAs recently updated standards for ozone pollution. Oppose H.R. 1119, the SENSE Act, which would weaken the Cross State Air Pollution Rule. Support a strong ozone implementation rule (EPA). Oppose H.R. 465, the Water Quality Improvement Act, which would weaken the Clean Water Act by relaxing pollution requirements for water utilities. Oppose H.R. 953, the Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act, which would gut Clean Water Act safeguards that protect our waterways from excessive pesticide pollution. Oppose H.R. 1654, the Water Supply Permitting Coordination Act, which could lead to the destruction of western waterways, fish, and wildlife by limiting meaningful public and environmental review of new dams and other water storage projects. Oppose the repeal of the EPAs Clean Water Rule, which protects the small streams and wetlands that feed the drinking water of 1 in 3 people in the U.S.

Support communities and populations that are at risk from environmental health harms by opposing the repeal of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and maintaining funding for frontline service providers, like Planned Parenthood. Oppose all policy riders and support a clean Fiscal Year 2017 appropriations package. Support for no less than FY17 funding levels of $32.28 billion for the FY18 Interior-EPA Appropriations bill for key federal resources that protect our clean water and clean air, conserve our wildlife, water and public lands, ensure support for Indian health, address drought, and allow for the continued access to future generations to our national cultural heritage and our national parks. Oppose S. 951, the Regulatory Accountability Act, which would significantly prolong the process for developing new environmental and public health protections. Oppose S.34, the Midnight Rules Relief Act, would allow en bloc disapproval of all regulations finalized near the end of presidential terms. Oppose S. 21, the REINS Act, which would significantly prolong the process for developing new environmental protections. Oppose the President's executive order that would direct agencies to eliminate at least two existing regulations for every new existing regulation promulgated (OMB). Oppose Neil Gorsuch nomination for Supreme Court. Oppose Jeffrey Rosen nomination for Deputy Secretary, Department of Transportation. Oppose Damien Schiff nomination for US Court of Federal Claims. Oppose John K. Bush nomination for US Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit. Oppose Joan Larsen nomination for US Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit. Oppose Amy Coney Barrett for US Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit. Oppose David Bernhardt for Deputy Secretary of Interior. Oppose Nancy Beck for a leadership position in the EPAs Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention.

Support S. 1401, the Get the Lead Out of Schools Act, which would address lead contamination in school drinking water. Oppose H.R. 806, the Ozone Standards Implementation Act, which would undermine the EPAs recently updated standards for ozone pollution. Oppose H.R. 1119, the SENSE Act, which would weaken the Cross State Air Pollution Rule. Support a strong ozone implementation rule (EPA). Oppose H.R. 465, the Water Quality Improvement Act, which would weaken the Clean Water Act by relaxing pollution requirements for water utilities. Oppose H.R. 953, the Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act, which would gut Clean Water Act safeguards that protect our waterways from excessive pesticide pollution. Oppose H.R. 1654, the Water Supply Permitting Coordination Act, which could lead to the destruction of western waterways, fish, and wildlife by limiting meaningful public and environmental review of new dams and other water storage projects. Oppose the repeal of the EPAs Clean Water Rule, which protects the small streams and wetlands that feed the drinking water of 1 in 3 people in the U.S.

Oppose provisions within HR 2936, the so-called Resilient Federal Forests Act of 2017, that would remove protections for a national monument and are a backdoor attack on our national monuments and the Antiquities Act. Support for the Endangered Species Act, which is facing unprecedented threats. Oppose the Interior Departments review of national monuments and any attempts to rescind or shrink national monuments. Oppose the Alaska Mental Health Trust Land Exchange Act (S. 131/H.R. 513) and reject any legislative attempt that would privatize the Tongass National Forest. Express concern about the process set forth in the Interior Secretarial Order 3349 to review or rescind commonsense memoranda, orders and regulations (agency actions) concerning oil and gas development and other management issues on our public lands. Oppose H.J.Res.44, the Congressional Review Act, Resolution of Disapproval of the Bureau of Land Management's (BLM) Planning 2.0 Rule, which would diminish public participation in how the BLM manages public lands. Support H.R. 1889, the Udall-Eisenhower Arctic Wilderness bill. Oppose H.R. 218, the King Cove Road Land Exchange Act, which would force construction of a destructive road through the heart of Izembek National Wildlife Refuge. Oppose H.R. 1157, which would remove lands and waters in Monomoy National Wildlife Refuge from federal public ownership. Oppose H. J. Res. 69, the Congressional Review Act Resolution of Disapproval to rescind the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's Alaska National Wildlife Refuges Rule. Support S.820, a bill to designate a portion of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge as wilderness. Oppose S. 33, Senator Murkowski's bill which would undermine the Antiquities Act.

Oppose H.R. 1430, HONEST Act, which would endanger public health by making it extremely difficult for the EPA to use the best available science. Oppose H.R. 1431, the EPA Science Advisory Board Reform Act of 2017, which would undermine the ability of the Science Advisory Board to provide independent and objective scientific advice to the EPA. Oppose all policy riders in Fiscal Year 2017 appropriations legislation. Comments on the creation and implementation of the new TSCA under the Frank Lautenberg for the 21st Century Act (EPA). Oppose cuts to conservation and environmental programs in the Presidents Fiscal Year 2018 budget request. Oppose H.J. Res. 59, which would overturn the EPAs recently finalized amendments for Risk Management Programs.

Oppose H.J.Res.44, the Congressional Review Act, Resolution of Disapproval of the Bureau of Land Managements (BLM) Planning 2.0 Rule, which would diminish public participation in how the BLM manages public lands. Support H.R. 1889, the Udall-Eisenhower Arctic Wilderness bill. Oppose H.R. 218, the King Cove Road Land Exchange Act, which would force construction of a destructive road through the heart of Izembek National Wildlife Refuge. Oppose H.R. 1157, which would remove lands and waters in Monomoy National Wildlife Refuge from federal public ownership. Oppose H. J. Res. 69, the Congressional Review Act Resolution of Disapproval to rescind the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Services Alaska National Wildlife Refuges Rule. Support S.820, a bill to designate a portion of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge as wilderness. Oppose S. 33, Senator Murkowskis bill which would undermine the Antiquities Act.

Oppose H.J. Res.38, the Congressional Review Act Resolution of Disapproval of the Stream Protection Rule, which would threaten the drinking water and public health of communities living near coal mining operations. Oppose H.R. 806, the Ozone Standards Implementation Act, which would undermine the EPAs recently updated standards for ozone pollution. Oppose H.R. 1119, the SENSE Act, which would weaken the Cross State Air Pollution Rule. Support a strong ozone implementation rule (EPA).

Urge the designation of national monuments at Bears Ears (UT), Gold Butte (NV), Castner Range (TX), and Greater Grand Canyon Heritage Area (AZ), and Reconstruction-era (SC) and Civil Rights sites (AL). Also urged the expansion of the Cascade-Siskiyou and California Coastal National Monuments. Urge opposition to the rider that appeared in this years House Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill (H.R. 5538) that seeks to prevent our national parks from implementing voluntary, commonsense sustainability policies to eliminate the sale of bottled water and increase access to tap water for park-goers Urge opposition to the inclusion of any policy riders in pending year-end spending legislation that undermine the integrity of our National Wildlife Refuge System. Urge President Obama to permanently protect the Arctic and Atlantic Oceans from the risks of offshore drilling. Urge President Obama to ensure no new leases in the Gulf of Mexico are included in the 2017 - 2022 Outer Continental Shelf Oil and Gas Leasing Program and immediately initiate a plan to pursue a just transition away from the fossil fuel economy and toward a clean energy economy for this region. Oppose the American Energy and Conservation Act of 2016, S. 3110, which expands revenue sharing from new offshore oil and gas drilling on the Outer Continental Shelf. Oppose all efforts to undermine the Antiquities Act of 1906, including S. 437, S.1416, and S. 3317 Oppose legislative efforts to undermine public lands protections, including attacks on the Antiquities Act such as those contained in the Lee Amendment 3023 to S.2012, and efforts to sell off public lands. Oppose efforts to legislatively delist the Gray Wolf from the Endangered Species Act, including the Ribble amendment to H.R.2406. Support efforts to protect the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge Oppose efforts that would prohibit the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service from finalizing a rule regulating non-subsistence hunting in Alaska wildlife refuges Support ocean planning efforts through the National Ocean Policy Oppose HR 4313, the Historic Route Preservation Act Support H.R.4268, the Castner Range National Monument Act. Support the Bureau of Land Management (BLM)s final methane and waste prevention rule. Support legislation sponsored by Representative James Clyburn (D-SC), which would establish the Penn School Reconstruction Era National Monument on St. Helena Island, South Carolina. Oppose draft versions of the Wildfire Budgeting, Response and forest Management Act of 2016, which delays efforts to transition to sustainable management of the Tongass National Forest.

Urge the rejection of the Dakota Access Pipeline to protect tribal sovereignty, sacred sites, and drinking water. Oppose the REVIEW Act (H.R. 3438), which should be called the Encourage Increased Baseless Lawsuits Act because it would require courts to stop every subject regulation as long as a lawsuit has been filed - or even could be filed. Urge opposition to H.R. 5982, which would amend the Congressional Review Act (CRA) to allow en bloc disapproval of all regulations finalized near the end of presidential terms, which would jeopardize public protections affecting public health, safety, and the environment that often are years, if not decades, in the making. Oppose efforts to undermine environmental laws and regulations through international trade negotiations in the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) and the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP). Support the nomination of Judge Merrick Garland to the Supreme Court of the United States Support a budget free of harmful riders. Support the nomination of qualified judges to the U.S. Courts of Appeal. Oppose any balanced budget amendment to the United States Constitution.

Oppose S. 3110, Senator Cassidys bill that would expand revenue sharing from offshore drilling on the Outer Continental Shelf, which creates incentives for activity that damages our climate and coastal communities, businesses, and ecosystems. Urge Senators to oppose any nominee if the individual denies climate science or would seek to gut our bedrock environmental protections or roll back recent climate progress. Urge President Obama to include no new leases in the Gulf of Mexico in the 2017 - 2022 Outer Continental Shelf Oil and Gas Leasing Program and immediately initiate a plan to pursue a just transition away from the fossil fuel economy and toward a clean energy economy for this region Support federal aid to the community of Flint, Michigan in response to the lead contamination Oppose H.R.712, the Sunshine for Regulatory Decrees and Settlements Act of 2015, which would weaken environmental protections by undermining the federal rulemaking process. Oppose H.R.2406, the SHARE Act of 2015, which contains harmful measures undermining the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). Support international climate agreement reached in Paris in December 2015. Oppose S.2533, the California Long-Term Provisions for Water Supply and Short-Term Provisions for Emergency Drought Relief Act. Oppose H.Con.Res 89, which condemns the use of a carbon tax as a policy mechanism.

Urge the administration to strengthen the federal coal program [DOI] Oppose H.R. 5259, which would cut short the much needed review of our nations coal program and the important reforms put forward by the Department of Interior. Support for the Obama administrations Climate Action Plan, specifically the Clean Power Plan, which sets the first national limits on carbon pollution from power plants. Call for strong reforms to the federal coal leasing program overseen by the Department of the Interior, support DOIs ONRR proposed rule to eliminate captive transactions for federal coal leases and support strengthening the final rule, and call for the rejection of Alton Coals proposal to expand production on public lands. Support the Department of Energy setting increased efficiency standards for gas furnaces and oppose legislative efforts to delay them, including the relevant section of S.2012, the Energy Policy Modernization Act of 2015. Raise significant concerns with S. 2012, the Energy Policy Modernization Act. Oppose House Amendment to S.2012, the Energy Policy Modernization Act. Support the Environmental Protection Agencys final rules to reduce methane pollution from new and modified sources in the oil and gas industry.

Oppose S.612, the Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation Act, which includes important provisions to help the community of Flint, Michigan recover from the public health disaster created by lead in their drinking water but trades them for undermining endangered species protections in California and the west. Call for the strengthening of the Clean Air Acts Regional Haze Rule [EPA] Urge EPA to issue strong and consistent National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) regulations because they are essential to meeting the original intent of the Clean Water Act to ultimately eliminate water pollution in order to restore and maintain the physical, chemical and biological integrity of the Nations waters. Support the EPA and Army Corps of Engineers Clean Water Rule, which would clarify which waters deserve protection under the Clean Water Act, and oppose all Congressional attempts to block or undermine the rule. Support S. 2588, the Grants and Education To Tackle Homeowner Exposure to Lead Ensuring America Drinks Only from Unpolluted Taps Act of 2016 (GET THE LEAD OUT Act of 2016), S. 2587, the Copper and Lead Evaluation and Reporting Act of 2016 (CLEAR Act), S. 2586, the Thorough Evaluation of State Testing to Kick-start Investigations before Damage is Suffered Act of 2016 (TEST KIDS Act), and S. 2583, the Firm, Unwavering National Dedication to Water Act of 2015 (FUND Water Act), that would address the problem of lead contamination in our nations drinking water. Oppose H.R.4775, the Ozone Standards Implementation Act, which would gut the EPAs updated ozone standards. Support pro-environment amendments (Polis #2, Norton #3, Pallone #5, Rush #7) and oppose anti-environment amendments (Whitfield #1). Oppose S. 2822 & S. 2072, bills the legislatively undermine the EPAs updated ozone standards. Support Senator Cardins package of legislation to address water quality, drinking water, and public health needs, as well as the House companions (H.R. 4797 and H.R. 4806). Support S. 2821, the TRUE LEADership Act, which aims to reduce lead exposure and poisoning in our air, water, homes, and communities. Oppose extension of the comment period for the Department of Transportations National Performance Management Measures, which requires agencies to estimate the pollution due to transportation plans.

Oppose S. 3110, Senator Cassidys bill that would expand revenue sharing from offshore drilling on the Outer Continental Shelf, which creates incentives for activity that damages our climate and coastal communities, businesses, and ecosystems. Urge Senators to oppose any nominee if the individual denies climate science or would seek to gut our bedrock environmental protections or roll back recent climate progress. Urge President Obama to include no new leases in the Gulf of Mexico in the 2017 - 2022 Outer Continental Shelf Oil and Gas Leasing Program and immediately initiate a plan to pursue a just transition away from the fossil fuel economy and toward a clean energy economy for this region Support federal aid to the community of Flint, Michigan in response to the lead contamination Oppose H.R.712, the Sunshine for Regulatory Decrees and Settlements Act of 2015, which would weaken environmental protections by undermining the federal rulemaking process. Oppose H.R.2406, the SHARE Act of 2015, which contains harmful measures undermining the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). Support international climate agreement reached in Paris in December 2015. Oppose S.2533, the California Long-Term Provisions for Water Supply and Short-Term Provisions for Emergency Drought Relief Act. Oppose H.Con.Res 89, which condemns the use of a carbon tax as a policy mechanism.

Urge the designation of national monuments at Bears Ears (UT), Gold Butte (NV), Castner Range (TX), and Greater Grand Canyon Heritage Area (AZ), and Reconstruction-era (SC) and Civil Rights sites (AL). Also urged the expansion of the Cascade-Siskiyou and California Coastal National Monuments. Urge opposition to the rider that appeared in this years House Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill (H.R. 5538) that seeks to prevent our national parks from implementing voluntary, commonsense sustainability policies to eliminate the sale of bottled water and increase access to tap water for park-goers Urge opposition to the inclusion of any policy riders in pending year-end spending legislation that undermine the integrity of our National Wildlife Refuge System. Urge President Obama to permanently protect the Arctic and Atlantic Oceans from the risks of offshore drilling. Urge President Obama to ensure no new leases in the Gulf of Mexico are included in the 2017 - 2022 Outer Continental Shelf Oil and Gas Leasing Program and immediately initiate a plan to pursue a just transition away from the fossil fuel economy and toward a clean energy economy for this region. Oppose the American Energy and Conservation Act of 2016, S. 3110, which expands revenue sharing from new offshore oil and gas drilling on the Outer Continental Shelf. Oppose all efforts to undermine the Antiquities Act of 1906, including S. 437, S.1416, and S. 3317 Oppose legislative efforts to undermine public lands protections, including attacks on the Antiquities Act such as those contained in the Lee Amendment 3023 to S.2012, and efforts to sell off public lands. Oppose efforts to legislatively delist the Gray Wolf from the Endangered Species Act, including the Ribble amendment to H.R.2406. Support efforts to protect the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge Oppose efforts that would prohibit the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service from finalizing a rule regulating non-subsistence hunting in Alaska wildlife refuges Support ocean planning efforts through the National Ocean Policy Oppose HR 4313, the Historic Route Preservation Act Support H.R.4268, the Castner Range National Monument Act. Support the Bureau of Land Management (BLM)s final methane and waste prevention rule. Support legislation sponsored by Representative James Clyburn (D-SC), which would establish the Penn School Reconstruction Era National Monument on St. Helena Island, South Carolina. Oppose draft versions of the Wildfire Budgeting, Response and forest Management Act of 2016, which delays efforts to transition to sustainable management of the Tongass National Forest.

Urge Congress to oppose the inclusion of any ideological policy riders in spending legislation to address the urgent threat of Zika, including any language that undermines safeguards protecting communities from toxic pesticides in waterways. Oppose S.764, legislation on GMO labeling Support federal aid to the community of Flint, Michigan in response to the lead contamination Urge EPA to consider our views on two upcoming rulemakings-on risk evaluation and prioritization-that the agency plans to conduct under the newly enacted Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act. Oppose Senate Amendment 2996 to S.2012, which would require federal agencies to eliminate an existing public protection before offering a new one. Oppose the Denying Americans the Right to Know (DARK) Act, which would prohibit states from being able to require the labeling of genetically modified organisms (GMOs). Oppose H.R.712, the Sunshine for Regulatory Decrees and Settlements Act of 2015, which would weaken environmental protections by undermining the federal rulemaking process. Oppose H.R.2406, the SHARE Act of 2015, which contains harmful measures undermining the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). Support international climate agreement reached in Paris in December 2015. Oppose S. 2609, the Denying Americans the Right to Know Act, which would restrict consumers right to know about genetically modified organisms in their food. Oppose S.2533, the California Long-Term Provisions for Water Supply and Short-Term Provisions for Emergency Drought Relief Act. Oppose H.Con.Res 89, which condemns the use of a carbon tax as a policy mechanism.

Call for the strengthening of the Clean Air Acts Regional Haze Rule [EPA] Urge EPA to issue strong and consistent National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) regulations because they are essential to meeting the original intent of the Clean Water Act to ultimately eliminate water pollution in order to restore and maintain the physical, chemical and biological integrity of the Nations waters. Support the EPA and Army Corps of Engineers Clean Water Rule, which would clarify which waters deserve protection under the Clean Water Act, and oppose all Congressional attempts to block or undermine the rule, including S.J.Res.22, the Congressional Review Act Resolution of Disapproval. Oppose H.R. 1644, the STREAM Act, a bill that blocks protections for drinking water in mining communities. Oppose H.R.3797, the SENSE Act, which would weaken clean air protections for power plants burning coal refuse or waste. Support S. 2588, the Grants and Education To Tackle Homeowner Exposure to Lead Ensuring America Drinks Only from Unpolluted Taps Act of 2016 (GET THE LEAD OUT Act of 2016), S. 2587, the Copper and Lead Evaluation and Reporting Act of 2016 (CLEAR Act), S. 2586, the Thorough Evaluation of State Testing to Kick-start Investigations before Damage is Suffered Act of 2016 (TEST KIDS Act), and S. 2583, the Firm, Unwavering National Dedication to Water Act of 2015 (FUND Water Act), that would address the problem of lead contamination in our nations drinking water. Oppose H.R.5055, the FY2017 House Energy and Water Appropriations bill, which cuts clean energy funding and contained a slew of riders harmful to the environment. Oppose H.R.4775, the Ozone Standards Implementation Act, which would gut the EPAs updated ozone standards. Support pro-environment amendments (Polis #2, Norton #3, Pallone #5, Rush #7) and oppose anti-environment amendments (Whitfield #1). Oppose S. 2822 & S. 2072, bills the legislatively undermine the EPAs updated ozone standards. Support Senator Cardins package of legislation to address water quality, drinking water, and public health needs, as well as the House companions (H.R. 4797 and H.R. 4806). Support S. 2821, the TRUE LEADership Act, which aims to reduce lead exposure and poisoning in our air, water, homes, and communities. Oppose extension of the comment period for the Department of Transportations National Performance Management Measures, which requires agencies to estimate the pollution due to transportation plans.

Urge President Obama to permanently protect the Arctic and Atlantic Oceans from the risks of offshore drilling. Urge President Obama to ensure no new leases in the Gulf of Mexico are included in the 2017 - 2022 Outer Continental Shelf Oil and Gas Leasing Program and immediately initiate a plan to pursue a just transition away from the fossil fuel economy and toward a clean energy economy for this region. Oppose the American Energy and Conservation Act of 2016, S. 3110, which expands revenue sharing from new offshore oil and gas drilling on the Outer Continental Shelf. Oppose all efforts to undermine the Antiquities Act of 1906, including S. 437, S.1416, and S. 3317 Support the designation of new national monuments, including the Papah�naumoku�kea Marine National Monument, Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument, and the New England Coral Canyons and Seamounts National Monument Oppose legislative efforts to undermine public lands protections, including attacks on the Antiquities Act such as those contained in the Lee Amendment 3023 to S.2012, and efforts to sell off public lands. Support Senate Amendment 3176 to S.2012, which would phase out fossil fuel subsidies and favorable tax treatments for coal and large producers of oil and gas over a four year period. Oppose efforts to legislatively delist the Gray Wolf from the Endangered Species Act, including the Ribble amendment to H.R.2406. Oppose H.R.2406, the SHARE Act. Support efforts to protect the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge Oppose efforts that would prohibit the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service from finalizing a rule regulating non-subsistence hunting in Alaska wildlife refuges Support ocean planning efforts through the National Ocean Policy Oppose HR 4313, the Historic Route Preservation Act Support H.R.4268, the Castner Range National Monument Act. Support the Bureau of Land Management (BLM)s proposed methane waste reduction rule. Support the Tsongas amendment to strike language overturning the public planning process for conserving the greater sage grouse from the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). Oppose iterations of the Puerto Rico Oversight, Management and Economic Stability Act (PROMESA) that would make significant portions of the Vieques National Wildlife Refuge available to developers and gut environmental review in Puerto Rico. Support legislation sponsored by Representative James Clyburn (D-SC), which would establish the Penn School Reconstruction Era National Monument on St. Helena Island, South Carolina. Oppose draft versions of the Wildfire Budgeting, Response and forest Management Act of 2016, which delays efforts to transition to sustainable management of the Tongass National Forest.

Oppose H.R.5538, the FY 17 Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, oppose all anti-environmental amendments to the bill, and support all pro-environmental amendments to the bill. Oppose H.R. 4768, the Separation of Powers Restoration Act, which overturns more than 30 years of administrative law that have given deference to federal agencies to sensibly interpret our nations laws when there is ambiguity in the underlying statute. Oppose efforts to undermine environmental laws and regulations through international trade negotiations in the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) and the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP). Support the nomination of Judge Merrick Garland to the Supreme Court of the United States Support a budget free of harmful riders. Oppose H.R.4768, the Separation of Powers Restoration Act, which overturns more than 30 years of administrative law that have given deference to federal agencies to sensibly interpret our nations laws when there is ambiguity in the underlying statute. Support the nomination of qualified judges to the U.S. Courts of Appeal. Oppose any balanced budget amendment to the United States Constitution. Support President Obamas $750 million funding request for the Green Climate Fund and support efforts to proactively support funding for the GCF in the State and Foreign Operations Appropriations bill.

Oppose H.R.5538, the FY 17 Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, oppose all anti-environmental amendments to the bill, and support all pro-environmental amendments to the bill. Oppose H.R. 4768, the Separation of Powers Restoration Act, which overturns more than 30 years of administrative law that have given deference to federal agencies to sensibly interpret our nations laws when there is ambiguity in the underlying statute. Oppose efforts to undermine environmental laws and regulations through international trade negotiations in the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) and the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP). Support the nomination of Judge Merrick Garland to the Supreme Court of the United States Support a budget free of harmful riders. Support increasing the 302(b) allocation for the Interior, Environment and Related Agencies subcommittee to $33 billion in FY17. Oppose H.R.4768, the Separation of Powers Restoration Act, which overturns more than 30 years of administrative law that have given deference to federal agencies to sensibly interpret our nations laws when there is ambiguity in the underlying statute. Support the nomination of qualified judges to the U.S. Courts of Appeal. Oppose any balanced budget amendment to the United States Constitution. Support President Obamas $750 million funding request for the Green Climate Fund and support efforts to proactively support funding for the GCF in the State and Foreign Operations Appropriations bill.

Urge President Obama to permanently protect the Arctic and Atlantic Oceans from the risks of offshore drilling. Urge President Obama to ensure no new leases in the Gulf of Mexico are included in the 2017 - 2022 Outer Continental Shelf Oil and Gas Leasing Program and immediately initiate a plan to pursue a just transition away from the fossil fuel economy and toward a clean energy economy for this region. Oppose the American Energy and Conservation Act of 2016, S. 3110, which expands revenue sharing from new offshore oil and gas drilling on the Outer Continental Shelf. Oppose all efforts to undermine the Antiquities Act of 1906, including S. 437, S.1416, and S. 3317 Support the designation of new national monuments, including the Papah�naumoku�kea Marine National Monument, Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument, and the New England Coral Canyons and Seamounts National Monument Oppose legislative efforts to undermine public lands protections, including attacks on the Antiquities Act such as those contained in the Lee Amendment 3023 to S.2012, and efforts to sell off public lands. Support Senate Amendment 3176 to S.2012, which would phase out fossil fuel subsidies and favorable tax treatments for coal and large producers of oil and gas over a four year period. Oppose efforts to legislatively delist the Gray Wolf from the Endangered Species Act, including the Ribble amendment to H.R.2406. Oppose H.R.2406, the SHARE Act. Support efforts to protect the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge Oppose efforts that would prohibit the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service from finalizing a rule regulating non-subsistence hunting in Alaska wildlife refuges Support ocean planning efforts through the National Ocean Policy Oppose HR 4313, the Historic Route Preservation Act Support H.R.4268, the Castner Range National Monument Act. Support the Bureau of Land Management (BLM)s proposed methane waste reduction rule. Support the Tsongas amendment to strike language overturning the public planning process for conserving the greater sage grouse from the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). Oppose iterations of the Puerto Rico Oversight, Management and Economic Stability Act (PROMESA) that would make significant portions of the Vieques National Wildlife Refuge available to developers and gut environmental review in Puerto Rico. Support legislation sponsored by Representative James Clyburn (D-SC), which would establish the Penn School Reconstruction Era National Monument on St. Helena Island, South Carolina. Oppose draft versions of the Wildfire Budgeting, Response and forest Management Act of 2016, which delays efforts to transition to sustainable management of the Tongass National Forest.

Urge Congress to oppose the inclusion of any ideological policy riders in spending legislation to address the urgent threat of Zika, including any language that undermines safeguards protecting communities from toxic pesticides in waterways. Oppose S.764, legislation on GMO labeling Support federal aid to the community of Flint, Michigan in response to the lead contamination Urge EPA to consider our views on two upcoming rulemakings-on risk evaluation and prioritization-that the agency plans to conduct under the newly enacted Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act. Oppose Senate Amendment 2996 to S.2012, which would require federal agencies to eliminate an existing public protection before offering a new one. Oppose the Denying Americans the Right to Know (DARK) Act, which would prohibit states from being able to require the labeling of genetically modified organisms (GMOs). Oppose H.R.712, the Sunshine for Regulatory Decrees and Settlements Act of 2015, which would weaken environmental protections by undermining the federal rulemaking process. Oppose H.R.2406, the SHARE Act of 2015, which contains harmful measures undermining the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). Support international climate agreement reached in Paris in December 2015. Oppose S. 2609, the Denying Americans the Right to Know Act, which would restrict consumers right to know about genetically modified organisms in their food. Oppose S.2533, the California Long-Term Provisions for Water Supply and Short-Term Provisions for Emergency Drought Relief Act. Oppose H.Con.Res 89, which condemns the use of a carbon tax as a policy mechanism.

Urge the administration to strengthen the federal coal program [DOI] Oppose H.R. 5259, which would cut short the much needed review of our nations coal program and the important reforms put forward by the Department of Interior. Support for the Obama administrations Climate Action Plan, specifically the Clean Power Plan, which sets the first national limits on carbon pollution from power plants. Call for strong reforms to the federal coal leasing program overseen by the Department of the Interior, support DOIs ONRR proposed rule to eliminate captive transactions for federal coal leases and support strengthening the final rule, and call for the rejection of Alton Coals proposal to expand production on public lands. Support the Department of Energy setting increased efficiency standards for gas furnaces and oppose legislative efforts to delay them, including the relevant section of S.2012, the Energy Policy Modernization Act of 2015. Support Senate Amendment 2965 to S.2012, the Energy Policy Modernization Act of 2015, which would increase funding for ARPA-E Support Senate Amendment 3115 to S.2012, which would establish a national energy efficiency resource standards (EERS). Raise significant concerns with S. 2012, the Energy Policy Modernization Act. Oppose House Amendment to S.2012, the Energy Policy Modernization Act. Oppose Senate motion to move to conference the House amendment on S.2012 with S. 2012. Support the Environmental Protection Agencys final rules to reduce methane pollution from new and modified sources in the oil and gas industry.

Oppose efforts to undermine environmental laws and regulations through international trade negotiations in the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) and the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP). Support the nomination of Judge Merrick Garland to the Supreme Court of the United States Support a budget free of harmful riders. Support increasing the 302(b) allocation for the Interior, Environment and Related Agencies subcommittee to $33 billion in FY17. Oppose H.R.4768, the Separation of Powers Restoration Act, which overturns more than 30 years of administrative law that have given deference to federal agencies to sensibly interpret our nations laws when there is ambiguity in the underlying statute. Support the nomination of qualified judges to the U.S. Courts of Appeal. Oppose any balanced budget amendment to the United States Constitution. Support President Obamas $750 million funding request for the Green Climate Fund and support efforts to proactively support funding for the GCF in the State and Foreign Operations Appropriations bill.

Support for the Obama administrations Climate Action Plan, specifically the Clean Power Plan, which sets the first national limits on carbon pollution from power plants. Call for strong reforms to the federal coal leasing program overseen by the Department of the Interior, support DOIs ONRR proposed rule to eliminate captive transactions for federal coal leases and support strengthening the final rule, and call for the rejection of Alton Coals proposal to expand production on public lands. Support the Department of Energy setting increased efficiency standards for gas furnaces and oppose legislative efforts to delay them, including the relevant section of S.2012, the Energy Policy Modernization Act of 2015. Support Senate Amendment 2965 to S.2012, the Energy Policy Modernization Act of 2015, which would increase funding for ARPA-E Support Senate Amendment 3115 to S.2012, which would establish a national energy efficiency resource standards (EERS). Raise significant concerns with S. 2012, the Energy Policy Modernization Act. Oppose House Amendment to S.2012, the Energy Policy Modernization Act. Oppose Senate motion to move to conference the House amendment on S.2012 with S. 2012. Support the Environmental Protection Agencys final rules to reduce methane pollution from new and modified sources in the oil and gas industry.

Oppose legislative efforts to undermine public lands protections, including attacks on the Antiquities Act such as those contained in the Lee Amendment 3023 to S.2012, and efforts to sell off public lands. Support Senate Amendment 3176 to S.2012, which would phase out fossil fuel subsidies and favorable tax treatments for coal and large producers of oil and gas over a four year period. Oppose efforts to legislatively delist the Gray Wolf from the Endangered Species Act, including the Ribble amendment to H.R.2406. Oppose H.R.2406, the SHARE Act. Support efforts to protect the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge Oppose efforts that would prohibit the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service from finalizing a rule regulating non-subsistence hunting in Alaska wildlife refuges Support ocean planning efforts through the National Ocean Policy Oppose HR 4313, the Historic Route Preservation Act Support three national monuments in the California desert. Support the expansion of the Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument (MNM). Support H.R.4268, the Castner Range National Monument Act. Oppose H.R.5538, the FY2017 Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, which contains more than 30 riders attacking environmental legislation. Support the Bureau of Land Management (BLM)s proposed methane waste reduction rule. Support the Tsongas amendment to strike language overturning the public planning process for conserving the greater sage grouse from the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). Oppose iterations of the Puerto Rico Oversight, Management and Economic Stability Act (PROMESA) that would make significant portions of the Vieques National Wildlife Refuge available to developers and gut environmental review in Puerto Rico. Support legislation sponsored by Representative James Clyburn (D-SC), which would establish the Penn School Reconstruction Era National Monument on St. Helena Island, South Carolina. Support the designation of a new national monument in the Katahdin Region of Maine. Oppose draft versions of the Wildfire Budgeting, Response and forest Management Act of 2016, which delays efforts to transition to sustainable management of the Tongass National Forest.

Commend DOIs decision to remove Atlantic drilling and request that the Department of Interior remove all proposed lease sales in the Arctic Ocean and the Gulf of Mexico from the 2017-2022 Outer Continental Shelf Oil and Gas Leasing Program. Oppose Senate Amendment 2996 to S.2012, which would require federal agencies to eliminate an existing public protection before offering a new one. Oppose the Denying Americans the Right to Know (DARK) Act, which would prohibit states from being able to require the labeling of genetically modified organisms (GMOs). Oppose H.R.712, the Sunshine for Regulatory Decrees and Settlements Act of 2015, which would weaken environmental protections by undermining the federal rulemaking process. Oppose H.R.2406, the SHARE Act of 2015, which contains harmful measures undermining the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). Support international climate agreement reached in Paris in December 2015. Work to strengthen S. 697, the Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act, to update the Toxic Substances Control Act to better protect public health and the environment from toxic chemicals. Oppose S. 2609, the Denying Americans the Right to Know Act, which would restrict consumers right to know about genetically modified organisms in their food. Oppose S.2533, the California Long-Term Provisions for Water Supply and Short-Term Provisions for Emergency Drought Relief Act. Oppose H.Con.Res 89, which condemns the use of a carbon tax as a policy mechanism.

Oppose legislative efforts to undermine public lands protections, including attacks on the Antiquities Act such as those contained in the Lee Amendment 3023to S.2012, and efforts to sell off public lands. Support Senate Amendment 3176 to S.2012, which would phase out fossil fuel subsidies and favorable tax treatments for coal and large producers of oil and gas over a four year period. Oppose efforts to legislatively delist the Gray Wolf from the Endangered Species Act, including the Ribble amendment to H.R.2406. Oppose H.R.2406, the SHARE Act. Support efforts to protect the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge Oppose efforts that would prohibit the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service from finalizing a rule regulating non-subsistence hunting in Alaska wildlife refuges Support ocean planning efforts through the National Ocean Policy Oppose HR 4313, the Historic Route Preservation Act Support three national monuments in the California desert.

Oppose Atlantic coast and Artic Ocean offshore drilling. Oppose Senate Amendment 2996 to S.2012, which would require federal agencies to eliminate an existing public protection before offering a new one. Oppose the Denying Americans the Right to Know (DARK) Act, which would prohibit states from being able to require the labeling of genetically modified organisms (GMOs). Oppose H.R.712, the Sunshine for Regulatory Decrees and Settlements Act of 2015, which would weaken environmental protections by undermining the federal rulemaking process. Oppose H.R.2406, the SHARE Act of 2015, which contains harmful measures undermining the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). Oppose efforts to legislatively undermine the EPAs ozone standards. Support international climate agreement reached in Paris in December 2015. Work to strengthen S. 697, the Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act, to update the Toxic Substances Control Act to better protect public health and the environment from toxic chemicals. Work to strengthen H.R. 2576, the TSCA Modernization Act of 2015, to better protect public health and the environment from toxic chemicals. Oppose S. 2609, the Denying Americans the Right to Know Act, which would restrict consumers right to know about genetically modified organisms in their food.

Support the EPA and Army Corps of Engineers Clean Water Rule, which would clarify which waters deserve protection under the Clean Water Act, and oppose all Congressional attempts to block or undermine the rule, including S.J.Res.22, the Congressional Review Act Resolution of Disapproval. Oppose H.R. 1644, the STREAM Act, a bill that blocks protections for drinking water in mining communities. Oppose H.R.3797, the SENSE Act, which would weaken clean air protections for power plants burning coal refuse or waste. Support S. 2588, the Grants and Education To Tackle Homeowner Exposure to Lead Ensuring America Drinks Only from Unpolluted Taps Act of 2016 (GET THE LEAD OUT Act of 2016), S. 2587, the Copper and Lead Evaluation and Reporting Act of 2016 (CLEAR Act), S. 2586, the Thorough Evaluation of State Testing to Kick-start Investigations before Damage is Suffered Act of 2016 (TEST KIDS Act), and S. 2583, the Firm, Unwavering National Dedication to Water Act of 2015 (FUND Water Act), that would address the problem of lead contamination in our nations drinking water.

Support the FRAC Act (H.R.1482, S. 785), which would close the loophole exempting fracking from the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA). Support the BREATHE Act (H.R. 1548), which closes loopholes in the Clean Air Act (CAA) that allow the oil and gas industry to emit significant amounts of toxic air pollution. Support the FRESHER Act (H.R. 1460), which would close the loophole that waives permit requirements for oil and gas development near waterways. Support the CLEANER Act, (H.R. 4215) which closes the loophole in RCRA that allows toxic waste from oil and natural gas production to avoid hazardous waste requirements. Support the SHARED Act (H.R. 1548), which requires testing of water sources near planned oil and gas operations before fracking begins. Support the EPA and Army Corps of Engineers Waters of the United States proposed rule, which would clarify which waters deserve protection under the Clean Water Act, and oppose all Congressional attempts to block or undermine the rule. Support the EPAs efforts to reduce harmful air pollution by updating ozone standards and push for strongest possible final rule. Support DOIs efforts to consider the effects of black carbon pollution on accelerating Arctic climate change as the department updates its air regulations. Oppose H.R. 2028, the FY2016 House Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations bill because it fails to restore funding for clean energy innovation and does not responsibly promote proper use of our water resources, while containing a slew of anti-environmental policy riders. Oppose S.Con.Res.11, the damaging House and Senate FY16 budget conference report. Oppose the destructive policy riders and deep funding cuts included in S. 1645, the Senate Fiscal Year 2016 Interior, Environment and Related Agencies Appropriations bill. Oppose H.R. 2822, the House Interior, Environment and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016, which includes funding levels that are woefully inadequate to protect the environment and a bevy of policy riders that would weaken our bedrock environmental protections. Oppose S. 1140, the Federal Water Quality Protection Act, which seeks to undermine the EPA and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Clean Water Rule to protect small streams and wetlands from pollution. Support the EPA and Army Corps of Engineers final Clean Water Rule, which clarifies Clean Water Act protections for small streams and wetlands, and oppose all Congressional attempts to block or undermine the rule. Support the EPAs efforts to regulate water pollution from power plants by setting stringent Effluent Limitation Guidelines and Standards for the Steam Electric Power Generating Category. Support the EPAs efforts to regulate water pollution from the oil and gas industry by setting strong Effluent Limitation Guidelines and Standards for the Oil and Gas Extraction Point Source Category Proposed Rule. Support H.R. 2983, the Drought Recovery and Resilience Act of 2015, which provides drought solutions that will benefit Californias communities, farmers, and the environment by investing in lasting water solutions like water recycling and stormwater capture. Oppose S. 1500, the Sensible Environmental Protection Act of 2015, which would eliminate Clean Water Act safeguards that protect our waterways and communities from excessive pesticide pollution. Oppose S. 1140 and S.J. Res 22, attacks on the Clean Water Act, the Army Corps and the EPAs recently finalized Clean Water rule, and the EPAs ability to protect the drinking water for millions of people. Support the Stream Protection Rule, the Department of Interiors effort to better protect mining communities from the harmful impacts of coal mining pollution.

Oppose S. 1691, the National Forest Ecosystem Improvement Act of 2015. Oppose H.R. 2647, the Resilient Federal Forests Act of 2015. Support permanent protection for the Cashes Ledge Area and the New England Coral Canyons and Seamounts Area of the Atlantic Ocean Support S. 1971, the California Coastal National Monument Expansion Act Oppose H.R. 161, the Natural Gas Pipelines Permitting Reform Act. Support H.R. 239, the Udall-Eisenhower Arctic Wilderness Act, and other efforts to permanently protect the coastal plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. Oppose H.R. 351, the LNG Export Permitting Certainty and Transparency Act. Oppose H.R. 399, the Secure Our Borders First Act of 2015. Support strong appropriations, permanent reauthorization and full dedicated funding for the Land and Water Conservation Fund. Support for the President to protect public lands through the designation of new national monuments in the California desert. Oppose legislative efforts to undermine public lands protections, including attacks on the Antiquities Act and efforts to sell off public lands. Support for H.R.2554, the Continental Divide Wilderness and Recreation Act, which balances conservation values with maintaining the vibrant recreational economies in Colorados Summit and Eagle counties. Oppose legislative efforts to remove the red snapper from the federal fisheries management system. Support the Tsongas amendment to H.R. 1735, the National Defense Authorization Act of 2016 that would strip out harmful language concerning the listing decision for the Greater sage grouse. Oppose the McCain Border Bil, S750, which would waive all laws on public lands within 100 miles of the border in Southern Arizona and parts of Southern California. Oppose S. 112, S. 292, S. 293, S. 468, S 655, S. 736, S. 855 and S. 1036, bills that would undermine essential species protection measures of the Endangered Species Act. Oppose destructive measures included in H.R. 1735, the National Defense Authorization Act for 2016 including undermining public land management, delisting endangered and threatened species, and delaying court-ordered listing decisions. Oppose Amendment 345 to H.R. 1735, the National Defense Authorization Act, which would unnecessarily complicate land management decisions made in and near military areas. Support S. 890, a bill to permanently reauthorize and provide full and mandatory funding to the Land and Water Conservation Fund. Support, H.R. 1814, to permanently reauthorize the Land and Water Conservation Fund Oppose H.R. 1335, a bill to reauthorize and amend the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act. Oppose H.R. 2898, the Western Water and American Food Security Act of 2015 Oppose S. 1691, the National Forest Ecosystem Improvement Act of 2015. Oppose H.R. 2647, the Resilient Federal Forests Act of 2015 Support efforts from Senator Martin Heinrich and Congressman Raul Grijalva to update hardrock mining and reclamation laws. Oppose H.R.1937, the National Strategic and Critical Minerals Production Act of 2015, which would hide the mining industrys poor environmental practices on federal lands.

Oppose H.R. 185, the Regulatory Accountability Act that jeopardizes public protections for our air, water, and food. Support H.R. 20, the Government for the People Act of 2015 Oppose S.Con. Res. 11 and H. Con. Res. 27, the Fiscal Year 2016 Budget Resolution, and related anti-environment amendments and support for pro-environment amendments. Oppose H.R. 50, the Unfunded Mandates Information and Transparency Act of 2015. Oppose S. 280, the Federal Permitting Improvement Act of 2015. Oppose efforts to undermine environmental laws and regulations through international trade negotiations in the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) and the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP). Oppose H.R. 1314, the Trade Act of 2015, and S.995, the Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities Accountability Act of 2015, which would fast track Congressional decisions on international trade agreements. Support efforts at the Departments of Commerce and Interior to better account for and more accurately evaluate the Outdoor Recreation Economy Support White House efforts to require federal contractors to disclose political contributions. Support efforts to pass a budget deal that lifts the sequestration funding caps. Support efforts to pass an omnibus appropriations bill that contains robust funding for environmental programs and contains no anti-environmental policy riders.

Oppose H.R. 185, the Regulatory Accountability Act that jeopardizes public protections for our air, water, and food. Support the FRAC Act (H.R.1482, S. 785), which would close the loophole exempting fracking from the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA). Support the BREATHE Act (H.R. 1548), which closes loopholes in the Clean Air Act (CAA) that allow the oil and gas industry to emit significant amounts of toxic air pollution. Support the FRESHER Act (H.R. 1460), which would close the loophole that waives permit requirements for oil and gas development near waterways. Support the CLEANER Act, (H.R. xxxx) which closes the loophole in RCRA that allows toxic waste from oil and natural gas production to avoid hazardous waste requirements. Support the SHARED Act (H.R. 1548), which requires testing of water sources near planned oil and gas operations before fracking begins. Support the EPA and Army Corps of Engineers Waters of the United States proposed rule, which would clarify which waters deserve protection under the Clean Water Act, and oppose all Congressional attempts to block or undermine the rule. Support the EPAs efforts to reduce harmful air pollution by updating ozone standards and push for strongest possible final rule. Support DOIs efforts to consider the effects of black carbon pollution on accelerating Arctic climate change as the department updates its air regulations. Oppose H.R. 2028, the FY2016 House Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations bill because it fails to restore funding for clean energy innovation and does not responsibly promote proper use of our water resources, while containing a slew of anti-environmental policy riders. Oppose S.Con.Res.11, the damaging House and Senate FY16 budget conference report. Oppose the destructive policy riders and deep funding cuts included in S. 1645, the Senate Fiscal Year 2016 Interior, Environment and Related Agencies Appropriations bill. Oppose H.R. 2822, the House Interior, Environment and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016, which includes funding levels that are woefully inadequate to protect the environment and a bevy of policy riders that would weaken our bedrock environmental protections. Oppose S. 1140, the Federal Water Quality Protection Act, which seeks to undermine the EPA and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Clean Water Rule to protect small streams and wetlands from pollution. Oppose S.1500, the Sensible Environmental Protection Act of 2015. Support the EPA and Army Corps of Engineers final Clean Water Rule, which clarifies Clean Water Act protections for small streams and wetlands, and oppose all Congressional attempts to block or undermine the rule. Support the EPAs efforts to regulate water pollution from power plants by setting stringent Effluent Limitation Guidelines and Standards for the Steam Electric Power Generating Category. Support the EPAs efforts to regulate water pollution from the oil and gas industry by setting strong Effluent Limitation Guidelines and Standards for the Oil and Gas Extraction Point Source Category Proposed Rule. Support H.R. 2983, the Drought Recovery and Resilience Act of 2015, which provides drought solutions that will benefit Californias communities, farmers, and the environment by investing in lasting water solutions like water recycling and stormwater capture. Oppose S. 1500, the Sensible Environmental Protection Act of 2015, which would eliminate Clean Water Act safeguards that protect our waterways and communities from excessive pesticide pollution.

Support H.R. 20, the Government for the People Act of 2015 Oppose H.R. 1029, the EPA Science Advisory Board Reform Act of 2015. Oppose H.R. 1030, the Secret Science Reform Act of 2015. Oppose S.Con. Res. 11 and H. Con. Res. 27, the Fiscal Year 2016 Budget Resolution, and related anti-environment amendments and support for pro-environment amendments. Oppose H.R. 50, the Unfunded Mandates Information and Transparency Act of 2015. Oppose S. 280, the Federal Permitting Improvement Act of 2015. Oppose efforts to undermine environmental laws and regulations through international trade negotiations in the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) and the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP). Oppose H.R. 1314, the Trade Act of 2015, and S.995, the Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities Accountability Act of 2015, which would fast track Congressional decisions on international trade agreements. Support efforts at the Departments of Commerce and Interior to better account for and more accurately evaluate the Outdoor Recreation Economy Support White House efforts to require federal contractors to disclose political contributions. Oppose all ideological policy riders in the FY2016 spending bills, as well as H.R.2822, the FY2016 Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Funding Act.

Oppose Atlantic coast and Artic Ocean offshore drilling. Oppose H.R.1734, the Coal Combustion Residuals Regulation Act of 2015. Oppose H.R. 1732, the Regulatory Integrity Protection Act of 2015. Work to strengthen S. 697, the Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act, to update the Toxic Substances Control Act to better protect public health and the environment from toxic chemicals. Work to strengthen H.R. 2576, the TSCA Modernization Act of 2015, to better protect public health and the environment from toxic chemicals. Oppose S. 373, the Vessel Incidental Discharge Act of 2015, which would undermine the ability to protect our waterways from aquatic invasive species. Oppose HR 348, the Responsibly and Professionally Invigorating Development (RAPID) Act of 2015 Oppose H.R.1599, the Safe and Accurate Food Labeling Act of 2015

Oppose S. 1691, the National Forest Ecosystem Improvement Act of 2015 Oppose H.R. 2647, the Resilient Federal Forests Act of 2015 Support Basin and Range, Berryessa Snow Mountain and Waco Mammoth national monuments Support Title V of the Energy Policy Modernization Act of 2015 Support updating the federal coal program through the Office of Natural Resources Revenue rulemaking, updating the royalty rate for federal coal, and reject Alton Coals proposal to expand production on public lands. Support permanent protection for the Cashes Ledge Area and the New England Coral Canyons and Seamounts Area of the Atlantic Ocean Support S. 1971, the California Coastal National Monument Expansion Act Oppose H.R. 161, the Natural Gas Pipelines Permitting Reform Act. Support H.R. 239, the Udall-Eisenhower Arctic Wilderness Act, and other efforts to permanently protect the coastal plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. Oppose H.R. 351, the LNG Export Permitting Certainty and Transparency Act. Oppose H.R. 399, the Secure Our Borders First Act of 2015. Support strong appropriations, permanent reauthorization and full dedicated funding for the Land and Water Conservation Fund. Support for the President to protect public lands through the designation of new national monuments, including Berryessa Snow Mountain National Monument and Browns Canyon National Monument. Oppose legislative efforts to undermine public lands protections, including attacks on the Antiquities Act and efforts to sell off public lands. Support DOIs ONRR proposed rule to eliminate captive transactions for federal coal leases and support strengthening the final rule. Support for H.R.2554, the Continental Divide Wilderness and Recreation Act, which balances conservation values with maintaining the vibrant recreational economies in Colorados Summit and Eagle counties. Oppose efforts to remove a single species of fish from the federal fisheries management system. Support an amendment to H.R. 1735, the National Defense Authorization Act of 2016 that would strip out harmful language concerning the listing decision for the Greater sage grouse. Oppose the McCain Border Bill, S750, which would waive all laws on public lands within 100 miles of the border in Southern Arizona and parts of Southern California. Oppose S. 112, S. 292, S. 293, S. 468, S 655, S. 736, S. 855 and S. 1036, bills that would undermine essential species protection measures of the Endangered Species Act. Oppose destructive measures included in H.R. 1735, the National Defense Authorization Act for 2016 including undermining public land management, delisting endangered and threatened species, and delaying court-ordered listing decisions. Oppose Amendment 345 to H.R. 1735, the National Defense Authorization Act, which would unnecessarily complicate land management decisions made in and near military areas. Support S. 890, a bill to permanently reauthorize and provide full and mandatory funding to the Land and Water Conservation Fund. Support, H.R. 1814, to permanently reauthorize the Land and Water Conservation Fund Oppose H.R. 1335, a bill to reauthorize and amend the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act. Oppose H.R. 2898, the Western Water and American Food Security Act of 2015 Oppose S. 1691, the National Forest Ecosystem Improvement Act of 2015. Oppose H.R. 2647, the Resilient Federal Forests Act of 2015

Support H.R. 20, the Government for the People Act of 2015 Oppose H.R. 1029, the EPA Science Advisory Board Reform Act of 2015. Oppose H.R. 1030, the Secret Science Reform Act of 2015. Oppose S.Con. Res. 11 and H. Con. Res. 27, the Fiscal Year 2016 Budget Resolution, and related anti-environment amendments and support for pro-environment amendments. Oppose H.R. 50, the Unfunded Mandates Information and Transparency Act of 2015. Oppose S. 280, the Federal Permitting Improvement Act of 2015. Oppose efforts to undermine environmental laws and regulations through international trade negotiations in the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) and the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP). Oppose H.R. 1314, the Trade Act of 2015, and S.995, the Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities Accountability Act of 2015, which would fast track Congressional decisions on international trade agreements. Support efforts at the Departments of Commerce and Interior to better account for and more accurately evaluate the Outdoor Recreation Economy

Oppose H.R. 185, the Regulatory Accountability Act that jeopardizes public protections for our air, water, and food. Support the FRAC Act (H.R.1482, S. 785), which would close the loophole exempting fracking from the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA). Support the BREATHE Act (H.R. 1548), which closes loopholes in the Clean Air Act (CAA) that allow the oil and gas industry to emit significant amounts of toxic air pollution. Support the FRESHER Act (H.R. 1460), which would close the loophole that waives permit requirements for oil and gas development near waterways. Support the CLEANER Act, (H.R. xxxx) which closes the loophole in RCRA that allows toxic waste from oil and natural gas production to avoid hazardous waste requirements. Support the SHARED Act (H.R. 1548), which requires testing of water sources near planned oil and gas operations before fracking begins. Support the EPA and Army Corps of Engineers Waters of the United States proposed rule, which would clarify which waters deserve protection under the Clean Water Act, and oppose all Congressional attempts to block or undermine the rule. Support the EPAs efforts to reduce harmful air pollution by updating ozone standards and push for strongest possible final rule. Support DOIs efforts to consider the effects of black carbon pollution on accelerating Arctic climate change as the department updates its air regulations. Oppose H.R. 2028, the FY2016 House Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations bill because it fails to restore funding for clean energy innovation and does not responsibly promote proper use of our water resources, while containing a slew of anti-environmental policy riders. Oppose S.Con.Res.11, the damaging House and Senate FY16 budget conference report. Oppose the destructive policy riders and deep funding cuts included in S. 1645, the Senate Fiscal Year 2016 Interior, Environment and Related Agencies Appropriations bill. Oppose H.R. 2822, the House Interior, Environment and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016, which includes funding levels that are woefully inadequate to protect the environment and a bevy of policy riders that would weaken our bedrock environmental protections. Oppose S. 1140, the Federal Water Quality Protection Act, which seeks to undermine the EPA and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Clean Water Rule to protect small streams and wetlands from pollution.

Oppose H.R.3, a bill to approve the Keystone XL pipeline. Oppose S.1., a bill to approve the Keystone XL pipeline, and related anti-environment amendments and support for pro-environment amendments. Support for the Obama administrations Climate Action Plan, specifically the draft Clean Power Plan, which sets the first national limits on carbon pollution from power plants. Oppose efforts to legislatively undermine the EPAs Clean Power Plan, including H.R. 2042 and S. 1324 though policy riders in the Interior-Environment Appropriations bills. Support the Obama administrations efforts to develop smart and reasonable methane standards for the oil and gas industry through EPA and Interior rulemakings. Support the extension of critical clean energy tax incentives, including the Production Tax Credit and Investment Tax Credit. Oppose Arctic Ocean drilling by Shell and any other oil company. Call for strong reforms to the federal coal leasing program overseen by the Department of the Interior. Support the Department of Energy setting increased efficiency standards for gas furnaces. Support Huffman amendment to Defense Appropriations Act to strike Section 8053 of the bill, which requires U.S. military facilities in Kaiserslautern Germany to use anthracite coal exported from a very specific location in the U.S. as the base load energy for heat.

Oppose Atlantic coast and Artic Ocean offshore drilling. Oppose H.R.1734, the Coal Combustion Residuals Regulation Act of 2015. Oppose H.R. 1732, the Regulatory Integrity Protection Act of 2015. Work to strengthen S. 697, the Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act, to update the Toxic Substances Control Act to better protect public health and the environment from toxic chemicals. Work to strengthen H.R. 2576, the TSCA Modernization Act of 2015, to better protect public health and the environment from toxic chemicals. Oppose S. 373, the Vessel Incidental Discharge Act of 2015, which would undermine the ability to protect our waterways from aquatic invasive species.

Support H.R. 20, the Government for the People Act of 2015. Oppose H.R. 1029, the EPA Science Advisory Board Reform Act of 2015. Oppose H.R. 1030, the Secret Science Reform Act of 2015. Oppose S.Con. Res. 11 and H. Con. Res. 27, the Fiscal Year 2016 Budget Resolution, and related anti-environment amendments and support for pro-environment amendments. Oppose H.R. 50, the Unfunded Mandates Information and Transparency Act of 2015. Oppose efforts to undermine environmental laws and regulations through international trade negotiations in the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) and the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) and through the fast track process (Trade Promotion Authority).

Oppose H.R.3, a bill to approve the Keystone XL pipeline. Oppose S.1., a bill to approve the Keystone XL pipeline, and related anti-environment amendments and support for pro-environment amendments. Support for the Obama administrations Climate Action Plan, specifically the draft Clean Power Plan, which sets the first national limits on carbon pollution from power plants. Oppose efforts to legislatively undermine the EPAs Clean Power Plan, including the draft House legislation titled The Ratepayer Protection Act. Support the Obama administrations efforts to develop smart and reasonable methane standards for the oil and gas industry through EPA and Interior rulemakings. Support the extension of critical clean energy tax incentives, including the Production Tax Credit and Investment Tax Credit.

Oppose H.R. 161, the Natural Gas Pipelines Permitting Reform Act. Support H.R. 239, the Udall-Eisenhower Arctic Wilderness Act, and other efforts to permanently protect the coastal plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. Oppose H.R. 351, the LNG Export Permitting Certainty and Transparency Act. Oppose H.R. 399, the Secure Our Borders First Act of 2015. Support strong appropriations, permanent reauthorization and full dedicated funding for the Land and Water Conservation Fund. Support for the President to protect public lands through the designation of new national monuments, including Berryessa Snow Mountain National Monument and Browns Canyon National Monument. Oppose attacks that undermine public lands protections, including attacks on the Antiquities Act and efforts to sell off public lands. Support DOIs ONRR proposed rule to eliminate captive transactions for federal coal leases and support strengthening the final rule.

Support the EPA taking actions to protect communities and ecosystems from mountaintop removal mining. Support the EPA using its authority under Section 404(c) of the Clean Water Act to protect Bristol Bay from large-scale mining projects like the Pebble Mine.Support for H.R. 1921, the Fracturing Responsibility and Awareness of Chemicals Act of 2013, which would require disclosure of the chemicals used in fracking fluids and would remove the oil and gas industrys exemption from the Safe Drinking Water Act. Work to strengthen S. 1009, the Chemical Safety Improvement Act, to update the Toxic Substances Control Act to better protect public health and the environment from toxic chemicals. Opposition to H.R. 2641, the Responsibly and Professionally Invigorating Development Act of 2013, which would severely undermine the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and, consequently, the quality and integrity of federal agency decisions. Encourage the EPA and DHS to strengthen risk prevention practices at chemical management facilities to protect public health and safety. Oppose H.R. 3830 and S 1900, The Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities Act, which would revive the outdated and unsound 2002 Fast Track Trade Promotion Authority mechanism, undermining Congress ability to ensure trade agreements do not negatively impact our public health and environment laws and regulations. Support the Ban Poisonous Additives Act of 2014 (S. 2572/H.R. 5033), which bans bisphenol A (BPA) in food packaging and requires the FDA to review the safety of other chemicals in food packaging. Support the Protecting Americas Families from Toxic Chemicals Act of 2014, which directs the EPA to identify and phase out persistent, bioaccumulative toxicant chemicals (PBTs) within five years, and also identifies 22 known PBTs for immediate phase out for non-essential uses. Support the Children and Firefighters Protection Act of 2014, which directs the Consumer Product Safety Commission to ban the top ten most dangerous flame retardants from upholstered furniture and childrens products, and establishes a Chronic Hazard Advisory Panel to research the need for additional future bans.

Support H.R. 1175, the FRESHER Act that closes loopholes in the Clean Water Act for hydraulic fracturing drilling operations. Support H.R. 1154, the BREATHE Act that closes loopholes in the Clean Air Act for hydraulic fracturing drilling operations. Support the EPA protecting communities from water pollution through issuing a strong stormwater rule.Support the EPA reducing air pollution by proposing updated ozone standards and push for stongest possible final rule. Support H.R. 2983, Safe Hydration is an American Right in Energy Development (SHARED) Act, which requires testing of water sources near planned fracking sites before fracking occurs to establish baseline conditions and determine the source of any water contamination. Support the EPAs on-going revisions to the Onshore Oil and Gas ELGs to address pollution from the unconventional oil and gas extraction industry but urge EPA to include not just shale gas wastewater, but all oil and gas exploration, stimulation and extraction techniques which can cause surface or groundwater pollution, in these revisions. Support the EPAs Connectivity of Streams and Wetlands to Downstream Waters scientific assessment report regarding the connection between small streams and wetlands and downstream water sources. Support EPAs efforts to develop a strong rule to regulate the disposal of coal ash under RCRA that has protective standards, federal enforceability, and addresses legacy sites. Support the EPA and the Army Corps of Engineers Waters of the United States proposed rule, which would clarify which waters deserve protection under the Clean Water Act, and oppose all Congressional attempts to block or undermine this rule. Oppose an amendment offered by Representative Doug LaMalfa (R-CA) to H.R. 4923, the Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2015, which would undermine the Clean Water Act and jeopardize the waters Americans depend on for drinking, swimming, fishing, and flood protection. Support the EPA finalizing its Assessment of the Effects of Large Scale Mining on the Salmon Ecosystems of the Nushagak and Kvichak Rivers (Watershed Assessment), and issuing a Proposed Determination to Restrict the Use of an Area as a Disposal Site; Pebble Deposit Area, Southwest Alaska (Proposed Determination). Oppose H.R. 5781, the California Emergency Drought Relief Act of 2014, which would weaken Endangered Species Act protections for fish and wildlife in Californias Bay-Delta estuary and jeopardize thousands of fishing jobs in California and Oregon that depend on the health of these species.

Support for H.R.20, the Government by the People Act, and S. 2023, the Fair Elections Now Act, that would would raise the voices of everyday people in our political system, while combating the influence of concentrated money in politics. Oppose efforts to undermine national environmental laws and regulations through trade negotiations in the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) and the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP).Support S.J. Res. 19, H.J. Res 20, HJ Res 119, an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to contributions and expenditures intended to affect elections. Oppose H.R.1422, the so-called EPA Science Advisory Board Reform Act, which would undermine the ability of the EPAs Science Advisory Board to provide independent scientific advice to the agency. Oppose H.R. 4012, the so-called Secret Science Reform Act of 2014, which would cripple the ability of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to use the best available science in setting critical public health safeguards. Oppose H.R. 4795, the so-called Promoting New Manufacturing Act, which would attack clean air protections by exempting newly permitted industrial facilities from air quality standards.

Support H.R. 139, the Udall-Eisenhower Arctic Wilderness Act, which would protect the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge as wilderness. Support for the President to continue using his authority to designate National Monuments to protect places of significant ecological, historical, and cultural value.Opposition to H.R. 1459, the Ensuring Public Involvement in the Creation of National Monuments Act, which would undermine the Presidents authority under the Antiquities Act to protect objects of historical, cultural, and environmental value. Opposition to all other efforts to undermine the Antiquities Act. Opposition to S. 1966, the National Forest Jobs and Management Act of 2014, which purports to make all laws unenforceable in a near tripling of logging on national forests. Support for President Obama to designate the Browns Canyon National Monument, San Gabriel Mountains National Monument, Berryessa Snow Mountain National Monument, and Boulder-White Clouds National Monument Oppose H.R. 4315, H.R. 4316, H.R. 4317, and H.R. 4318, which would undermine the essential protections of the Endangered Species Act by obstructing the development and use of scientific research, squandering agency resources, and chilling citizen enforcement. Support for S. 338, the Land and Water Conservation Authorization and Funding Act of 2013, which would fully fund and permanently authorize our nations premier conservation program. Oppose H.R. 4315, the so-called 21st Century Endangered Species Transparency Act, which would severely undermine the Endangered Species Act (ESA). Oppose harmful policy riders and inadequate funding level included in the Houses Fiscal Year 2015 Interior, Environment and Related Agencies Appropriations bill. Oppose H.R. 4742, Representative Doc Hastings bill to reauthorize and amend the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (Magnuson-Stevens Act), which would threaten the future of healthy fish populations and sustainable fisheries by significantly weakening the Magnuson-Stevens Acts conservation provisions by creating loopholes, watering down legal standards, allowing costly delays, and decreasing transparency and accountability. Oppose S. 1966 & H.R. 1526, the Restoring Healthy Forests for Healthy Communities Act, which poses a serious threat to environmental stewardship, public involvement, wildlife conservation, and the rule of law in our National Forests. Support for S. 1875, the Wildfire Disaster Funding Act, which would change how the federal government budgets for wildland fire suppression to eliminate the need to transfer funds from critical forest conservation and management programs.

Support H.R. 139, the Udall-Eisenhower Arctic Wilderness Act, which would protect the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge as wilderness. Support for the President to continue using his authority to designate National Monuments to protect places of significant ecological, historical, and cultural value.Opposition to H.R. 1459, the Ensuring Public Involvement in the Creation of National Monuments Act, which would undermine the Presidents authority under the Antiquities Act to protect objects of historical, cultural, and environmental value. Opposition to all other efforts to undermine the Antiquities Act. Opposition to S. 1966, the National Forest Jobs and Management Act of 2014, which purports to make all laws unenforceable in a near tripling of logging on national forests. Support for President Obama to designate the Pacific Remote Islands National Monument, San Gabriel Mountains National Monument, and Berryessa Snow Mountain National Monument. Oppose H.R. 4315, H.R. 4316, H.R. 4317, and H.R. 4318, which would undermine the essential protections of the Endangered Species Act by obstructing the development and use of scientific research, squandering agency resources, and chilling citizen enforcement. Support for S. 338, the Land and Water Conservation Authorization and Funding Act of 2013, which would fully fund and permanently authorize our nations premier conservation program. Oppose H.R. 4315, the so-called 21st Century Endangered Species Transparency Act, which would severely undermine the Endangered Species Act (ESA). Oppose harmful policy riders and inadequate funding level included in the Houses Fiscal Year 2015 Interior, Environment and Related Agencies Appropriations bill. Oppose H.R. 4742, Representative Doc Hastings bill to reauthorize and amend the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (Magnuson-Stevens Act), which would threaten the future of healthy fish populations and sustainable fisheries by significantly weakening the Magnuson-Stevens Acts conservation provisions by creating loopholes, watering down legal standards, allowing costly delays, and decreasing transparency and accountability.

Support S. 401 & H.R. 924 Incentivizing Offshore Wind Power Act, 30% ITC for the first 3,000 megawatts of offshore wind service, incentivizing development and rewarding the first movers in the industry. Support S. 329, Sustainable Energy Act to eliminate certain fuel subsidies and to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend certain energy tax incentives.Oppose all efforts to approve the construction, operation, and maintenance of the dangerous Keystone XL pipeline. Support the Obama administration's Climate Action Plan making climate change a top priority through EPA setting standards reducing carbon pollution from new and existing power plants. Support for the Department of the Interior to continue promoting offshore wind energy. Oppose H.J. Res. 64 and S.J. Res 30, resolutions of disapproval on the EPAs proposed standards limiting carbon pollution from future power plants. Oppose H.R. 3826/S.1905, the Electricity Security and Affordability Act, that blocks all EPA actions to reduce carbon pollution from power plants. Oppose H.R. 3301, the North American Energy Infrastructure Act, a dangerous bill that would gut the review process for approving cross-border pipeline applications. Oppose H.R. 4923, the FY15 Energy and Water Development Appropriations Bill, which moves us backward on energy and environmental policy by slashing funding for renewable energy and energy efficiency while boosting funding for polluting, mature fossil fuel and nuclear generation technologies. Support H.R. 3473, the floor vehicle for the Expiring Provisions Improvement Reform and Efficiency (EXPIRE) Act, which extended key expired tax incentives, including the Production Tax Credit that is essential to the continued growth of clean energy. Oppose S. 2414, H.R. 4808, H.R. 4813, H.R. 4850 legislation that would undermine the EPAs ability to limit carbon pollution from power plants, the nations largest source of the pollution driving climate change. Oppose an amendment offered by Representative James Lankford (R-OK) to H.R. 4923, the Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2015, which would force federal agencies to turn a blind eye to the economic costs of climate change. Oppose an amendment by Representative David McKinley (R-WV) to H.R. 4923, the Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2015, which would prevent federal agencies from assessing the costs and dangers posed by climate change. Oppose an amendment by Representative Paul Gosar (R-AZ) to H.R. 4923, the Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2015, which would block all funding for the Department of Energys (DOE) Climate Model Development and Validation program.Oppose H.R. 4, the so-called Jobs for America Act a radical package of bills that threatens vital health and environmental safeguards and our public lands. Oppose H.R. 2, the so-called American Energy Solutions for Lower Costs and More American Jobs Act, a package of more than a dozen bills all of which the House has already voted on. This legislation amounts to a huge giveaway to big polluters and threatens the air we breathe, the water we drink, and the landscapes that support our outdoor economy; thwarts progress on climate change; and compromises communities ability to have a say in projects in their backyards. Encourage Secretary Jewell and the Department of the Interior not to include lease sales in the Chukchi Sea, Beaufort Sea or Bristol Bay planning areas in the 2017-2022 five year oil and gas program for the nation. Encourage the Administration to develop smart and reasonable methane standards for the oil and gas industry through EPA and Interior rulemakings. These actions will protect public health and help reduce a potent greenhouse gas, consistent with the goals of the Climate Action Plan. Support for H.R. 5559, the Bridge to a Clean Energy Future Act of 2014, legislation extending critical incentives for clean energy and energy efficiency.

Support for H.R.20, the Government by the People Act, and S. 2023, the Fair Elections Now Act, that would would raise the voices of everyday people in our political system, while combating the influence of concentrated money in politics. Oppose efforts to undermine national environmental laws and regulations through trade negotiations in the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) and the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP).Support S.J. Res. 19, H.J. Res 20, HJ Res 119, an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to contributions and expenditures intended to affect elections.

Support the EPA taking actions to protect communities and ecosystems from mountaintop removal mining. Support the EPA using its authority under Section 404(c) of the Clean Water Act to protect Bristol Bay from large-scale mining projects like the Pebble Mine.Support for H.R. 1921, the Fracturing Responsibility and Awareness of Chemicals Act of 2013, which would require disclosure of the chemicals used in fracking fluids and would remove the oil and gas industrys exemption from the Safe Drinking Water Act. Work to strengthen S. 1009, the Chemical Safety Improvement Act, to update the Toxic Substances Control Act to better protect public health and the environment from toxic chemicals. Opposition to H.R. 2641, the Responsibly and Professionally Invigorating Development Act of 2013, which would severely undermine the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and, consequently, the quality and integrity of federal agency decisions. Encourage the EPA and DHS to strengthen risk prevention practices at chemical management facilities to protect public health and safety. Oppose H.R. 3830 and S 1900, The Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities Act, which would revive the outdated and unsound 2002 Fast Track Trade Promotion Authority mechanism, undermining Congress ability to ensure trade agreements do not negatively impact our public health and environment laws and regulations. Oppose the Chemicals in Commerce Act discussion draft, a TSCA reform proposal that would rollback EPAs current limited authority to regulate dangerous chemicals in commerce while also preempting states from taking actions to protect their citizens from toxic chemicals. Oppose S. 2094, the Vessel Incidental Discharge Act of 2014, which preempts states rights to protect their waters from ship discharges and continues a regulatory scheme that continues to place the economic burden associated with invasive species on taxpayers rather than shifting it to the industry responsible for bringing those species to the nations waters. Oppose efforts to undermine effective marine fishery management by prohibiting the use of federal funds to approve limited access privilege programs (LAPPs), a kind of catch share, along the east coast and in the Gulf of Mexico. Oppose H.R. 935 (Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act of 2013), which would prevent the Environmental Protection Agency from protecting water supplies from direct applications of pesticides. Work to remove provisions from S. 2198 and S. 2016 that would undermine Endangered Species Act protections in place in Californias Bay-Delta ecosystem. Support the Ban Poisonous Additives Act of 2014 (S. 2572/H.R. 5033), which bans bisphenol A (BPA) in food packaging and requires the FDA to review the safety of other chemicals in food packaging. Oppose an amendment by Senator Toomey to the Highway Trust Fund legislation, H.R. 5021 This Amendment proposes to completely exempt reconstruction activities from nearly all Federal environmental laws in declared disaster areas, including the National Historic Preservation Act, the Clean Water Act, the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), the Endangered Species Act, the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act, and any federal law relating to the protection of wetlands. Support S. 2656, the Protecting Americas Families from Toxic Chemicals Act of 2014, which directs the EPA to identify and phase out persistent, bioaccumulative toxicant chemicals (PBTs) within five years, and also identifies 22 known PBTs for immediate phase out for non-essential uses. Support S. 2811, the Children and Firefighters Protection Act of 2014, which directs the Consumer Product Safety Commission to ban the top ten most dangerous flame retardants from upholstered furniture and childrens products, and establishes a Chronic Hazard Advisory Panel to research the need for additional future bans.

Support H.R. 1175, the FRESHER Act that closes loopholes in the Clean Water Act for hydraulic fracturing drilling operations. Support H.R. 1154, the BREATHE Act that closes loopholes in the Clean Air Act for hydraulic fracturing drilling operations. Support the EPA protecting communities from water pollution through issuing a strong stormwater rule.Support the EPA reducing air pollution by establishing strong ozone standards and finalizing vehicle tail pipe emission (Tier 3) standards. Support H.R. 2983, Safe Hydration is an American Right in Energy Development (SHARED) Act, which requires testing of water sources near planned fracking sites before fracking occurs to establish baseline conditions and determine the source of any water contamination. Oppose the Environmental Protection Agencys (EPA) proposal to delist the coalbed methane extraction industry and to discontinue Effluent Guidelines (ELGs) rulemaking around wastewater treatment technologies for coalbed methane extraction. Support the EPAs on-going revisions to the Onshore Oil and Gas ELGs to address pollution from the unconventional oil and gas extraction industry but urge EPA to include not just shale gas wastewater, but all oil and gas exploration, stimulation and extraction techniques which can cause surface or groundwater pollution, in these revisions. Support the EPAs Connectivity of Streams and Wetlands to Downstream Waters scientific assessment report regarding the connection between small streams and wetlands and downstream water sources. Encourage the EPA, Department of Interior, and Bureau of Ocean Energy Management to update their regulations and policies regarding onshore and offshore methane air pollution from oil and gas drilling. Support the Administrations implementation of its Methane Strategy as part of its Climate Action Plan. Support EPAs efforts to develop a strong rule to regulate the disposal of coal ash under RCRA that has protective standards, federal enforceability, and addresses legacy sites. Work to improve S. 2016, the California Emergency Drought Relief Act of 2014 by removing problematic provisions that raise significant environmental concerns. Support the EPA and Army Corps of Engineers Waters of the United States proposed rule, which would clarify which waters deserve protection under the Clean Water Act. Support the EPA and the Army Corps of Engineers Waters of the United States proposed rule, which would clarify which waters deserve protection under the Clean Water Act, and oppose all Congressional attempts to block or undermine this rule. Oppose H.R. 524, a bill that would eliminate EPAs Clean Water Act section 404(c) authority to prohibit, restrict, or withdraw authorization for projects that would discharge dredged or fill material into streams and other waterways.

Support H.R. 139, the Udall-Eisenhower Arctic Wilderness Act, which would protect the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge as wilderness. Support for the President to continue using his authority to designate National Monuments to protect places of significant ecological, historical, and cultural value.Opposition to H.R. 1459, the Ensuring Public Involvement in the Creation of National Monuments Act, which would undermine the Presidents authority under the Antiquities Act to protect objects of historical, cultural, and environmental value. Opposition to all other efforts to undermine the Antiquities Act. Opposition to H.R. 2642, the Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2013 (also referred to as the House Farm Bill) that contains radical and far-reaching anti-environmental provisions and unrelated riders. Support for S. 954, the Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act of 2013 (also referred to as the Senate Farm Bill), which advances conservation efforts on farms via inclusion of conservation compliance and a nationwide sodsaver provision. Opposition to S. 1966, the National Forest Jobs and Management Act of 2014, which purports to make all laws unenforceable in a near tripling of logging on national forests. Revise farm bill reference to add in support for final Farm Bill. Support for HR 2642, the Agricultural Act of 2014, the final Farm Bill conference report, which included key conservation provisions and kept out anti-environmental riders pushed in the House-passed legislation. Encourage the Department of the Interior to conduct no new oil and gas leasing in the Chukchi Sea. Support for President Obama to designate the Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks National Monument. Oppose H.R. 4315, H.R. 4316, H.R. 4317, and H.R. 4318, which would undermine the essential protections of the Endangered Species Act by obstructing the development and use of scientific research, squandering agency resources, and chilling citizen enforcement. Support for S. 338, the Land and Water Conservation Authorization and Funding Act of 2013, which would fully fund and permanently authorize our nations premier conservation program.

Support S. 401 & H.R. 924 Incentivizing Offshore Wind Power Act, 30% ITC for the first 3,000 megawatts of offshore wind service, incentivizing development and rewarding the first movers in the industry. Oppose efforts to weaken S. 2262, Energy Savings & Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013, to promote energy savings in residential and commercial buildings and industry.Support S. 329, Sustainable Energy Act to eliminate certain fuel subsidies and to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend certain energy tax incentives. Oppose all efforts to approve the construction, operation, and maintenance of the dangerous Keystone XL pipeline. Support the Obama administration's Climate Action Plan making climate change a top priority through EPA setting standards reducing carbon pollution from new and existing power plants. Support for the Department of the Interior to continue promoting offshore wind energy. Oppose H.J. Res. 64 and S.J. Res 30, resolutions of disapproval on the EPAs proposed standards limiting carbon pollution from future power plants. Support the Expiring Provisions Improvement Reform and Efficiency (EXPIRE) Act, extending incentives to clean energy, including extension of the Production Tax Credit (PTC), Investment Tax Credit (ITC), and tax credits for energy efficiency. Oppose H.R. 3826/S.1905, the Electricity Security and Affordability Act, that blocks all EPA actions to reduce carbon pollution from power plants. Support for the EPA and DOI advancing regulations to reduce methane emissions from oil and natural gas systems the largest source of methane pollution in the U.S. Oppose H.R. 3301, the North American Energy Infrastructure Act, a dangerous bill that would gut the review process for approving cross-border pipeline applications. Oppose H.R. 4899, the Lowering Gasoline Prices to Fuel an America That Works Act of 2014, which prioritizes oil industry profits at the expense of the publics interest in participating in government decision-making on energy projects in our backyards, sustaining robust local economies based on healthy public lands and coastal areas, and maintaining access to enjoy our public lands and preserving them for our children and grandchildren. Support Representative Earl Blumenauers amendment to H.R. 4899, the Lowering Gasoline Prices to Fuel an America That Works Act, which would eliminate up to $15.5 billion in taxpayer subsidies over the next 10 years by closing a royalty payment loophole for oil companies operating offshore. Oppose H.R. 4923, the FY15 Energy and Water Development Appropriations Bill, which moves us backward on energy and environmental policy by slashing funding for renewable energy and energy efficiency while boosting funding for polluting, mature fossil fuel and nuclear generation technologies. Support H.R. 3473, the floor vehicle for the Expiring Provisions Improvement Reform and Efficiency (EXPIRE) Act, which extended key expired tax incentives, including the Production Tax Credit that is essential to the continued growth of clean energy. Oppose S. 2414, H.R. 4808, H.R. 4813, H.R. 4850 legislation that would undermine the EPAs ability to limit carbon pollution from power plants, the nations largest source of the pollution driving climate change. Oppose Representative David McKinleys an amendment to H.R.4435, the 2015 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) that would prevent the Department of Defense (DoD) from assessing the costs and dangers posed by climate change.

Support for H.R.20, the Government by the People Act, and S. 2023, the Fair Elections Now Act, that would would raise the voices of everyday people in our political system, while combating the influence of concentrated money in politics.

Support the EPA taking actions to protect communities and ecosystems from mountaintop removal mining. Support for the Environmental Protection Agency to use its authority under Section 404(c) of the Clean Water Act to protect Bristol Bay from large-scale mining projects like the Pebble Mine.Support for H.R. 1921, the Fracturing Responsibility and Awareness of Chemicals Act of 2013, which would require disclosure of the chemicals used in fracking fluids and would remove the oil and gas industrys exemption from the Safe Drinking Water Act. Work to strengthen S. 1009, the Chemical Safety Improvement Act, to update the Toxic Substances Control Act to better protect public health and the environment from toxic chemicals. Opposition to the Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2013, H.R. 3080, specifically the harmful provisions that limit public participation in the federal decision-making process, degrade environmental review, and undermining the National Ocean Policy. Opposition to H.R. 2641, the Responsibly and Professionally Invigorating Development Act of 2013, which would severely undermine the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and, consequently, the quality and integrity of federal agency decisions. Encourage the EPA to strengthen risk prevention practices at chemical management facilities to protect public health and safety. Opposition to damaging environmental policy riders being attached to legislation addressing the debt ceiling. Opposition to H.Con.Res. 96, Rep. Paul Ryans budget for fiscal year 2015, which slashes funding for core domestic programs including our national parks, our environmental protections, our critical infrastructure as well as energy and health research far below crippling sequestration levels. Oppose H.R. 3830 and S 1900, The Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities Act, which would revive the outdated and unsound 2002 Fast Track Trade Promotion Authority mechanism, undermining Congress ability to ensure trade agreements do not negatively impact our public health and environment laws and regulations. Oppose the Chemicals in Commerce Act discussion draft, a TSCA reform proposal that would rollback EPAs current limited authority to regulate dangerous chemicals in commerce while also preempting states from taking actions to protect their citizens from toxic chemicals. Oppose the Strengthening Fishing Communities and Increasing Flexibility in Fisheries Management Act, a Magnuson-Stevens Act reform proposal that would reverse the progress made in restoring Americas fisheries by extending overfishing on the most vulnerable fish populations, undermine the scientific basis for fisheries management, and restrict public access to vast amounts of fisheries data.

Support H.R. 1175, the FRESHER Act that closes loopholes in the Clean Water Act for hydraulic fracturing drilling operations. Support H.R. 1154, the BREATHE Act that closes loopholes in the Clean Air Act for hydraulic fracturing drilling operations. Support the EPA protecting communities from water pollution through issuing a strong stormwater rule.Oppose H.R. 2279, the Reducing Excessive Deadline Obligations Act of 2013, to amend RCRA and CERCLA to remove critical federal protections for communities impacted by the use and disposal of hazardous and solid wastes by eliminating the basis for lawsuits ensuring the creation of protective standards and reduces liability for cleanups. Support the EPA reducing air pollution by establishing strong ozone standards and finalizing vehicle tail pipe emission (Tier 3) standards. Support H.R. 2983, Safe Hydration is an American Right in Energy Development (SHARED) Act, which requires testing of water sources near planned fracking sites before fracking occurs to establish baseline conditions and determine the source of any water contamination. Oppose the Environmental Protection Agencys (EPA) proposal to delist the coalbed methane extraction industry and to discontinue Effluent Guidelines (ELGs) rulemaking around wastewater treatment technologies for coalbed methane extraction. Support the EPAs on-going revisions to the Onshore Oil and Gas ELGs to address pollution from the unconventional oil and gas extraction industry but urge EPA to include not just shale gas wastewater, but all oil and gas exploration, stimulation and extraction techniques which can cause surface or groundwater pollution, in these revisions. Support the EPAs Connectivity of Streams and Wetlands to Downstream Waters scientific assessment report regarding the connection between small streams and wetlands and downstream water sources. Encourage the EPA, Department of Interior, and Bureau of Ocean Energy Management to update their regulations and policies regarding onshore and offshore methane air pollution from oil and gas drilling. Support the Administrations implementation of its Methane Strategy as part of its Climate Action Plan. Support EPAs efforts to develop a strong rule to regulate the disposal of coal ash under RCRA that has protective standards, federal enforceability, and addresses legacy sites. Work to improve S. 2016, the California Emergency Drought Relief Act of 2014 by removing problematic provisions that raise significant environmental concerns. Opposition to H.R. 3964, the so-called Sacramento-San Joaquin Valley Emergency Water Delivery Act, which would eliminate state and federal environmental protections of Californias rivers, threaten water quality in Californias Bay-Delta estuary, and undermine the reliability of the states water supplies. Oppose H.R. 3189, the so-called Water Rights Protection Act, which would undermine nearly all efforts to improve the health of the nations rivers and public lands, including National Parks, National Forests, and National Wildlife Refuges. Oppose H.R. 2824, the misnamed Preventing Government Waste and Protecting Coal Mining Jobs in America Act, which would reinstate a 2008 Stream Buffer Zone rule that would allow waste from mountaintop removal mining to be dumped into streams, threatening water supplies for communities in Appalachia. Support the EPA and Army Corps of Engineers Waters of the United States proposed rule, which would clarify which waters deserve protection under the Clean Water Act.

Support H.R. 139, the Udall-Eisenhower Arctic Wilderness Act, which would protect the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge as wilderness. Support for the President to continue using his authority to designate National Monuments to protect places of significant ecological, historical, and cultural value.Opposition to H.R. 1256, the Restoring Healthy Forests for Healthy Communities Act, H.R. 1294, the Self-Sufficient Community Lands Act of 2013, and a draft bill entitled the O&C Trust, Conservation, and Jobs Act, all of which would mandate intensive logging or would create timber trusts to maximize revenue production for counties. Opposition to H.R. 818, the Healthy Forest Management and Wildfire Prevention Act, and H.R. 1345, the Catastrophic Wildfire Prevention Act of 2013, which purport to address wildfire by eviscerating longstanding common sense protections. Opposition to H.R. 1459, the Ensuring Public Involvement in the Creation of National Monuments Act, which would undermine the Presidents authority under the Antiquities Act to protect objects of historical, cultural, and environmental value. Opposition to all other efforts to undermine the Antiquities Act. Opposition to H.R. 2642, the Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2013 (also referred to as the House Farm Bill) that contains radical and far-reaching anti-environmental provisions and unrelated riders. Support for S. 954, the Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act of 2013 (also referred to as the Senate Farm Bill), which advances conservation efforts on farms via inclusion of conservation compliance and a nationwide sodsaver provision. Support for the Department of the Interior to maintain the integrity of Izembek National Wildlife Refuge, its designated wilderness and globally significant ecological values. Support for the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee to advance a public lands legislative package that protects our public lands, safeguards our national forests and waters, and maintains our bedrock federal laws that protect our special places. Support for members of Congress signing a letter to Interior Secretary Sally Jewell encouraging her to continue using her and the presidents authority to protect public lands as national monuments. Opposition to H.R. 3590, the so-called Sportsmen Heritage and Recreational Enhancement Act, which contains several harmful measures that attack the National Environmental Policy Act, the Wilderness Act, and the Environmental Protection Agency. Opposition to H.R. 2954, a package of destructive public lands bills that includes provisions that would undermine conservation protections at Cape Hatteras National Seashore, obstruct reviews of grazing leases which are critical in protecting imperiled species such as the greater sage-grouse, and promote harmful logging. Opposition to S. 1966, the National Forest Jobs and Management Act of 2014, which purports to make all laws unenforceable in a near tripling of logging on national forests. Support for Rep. Keith Ellisons Wildlife Refuges and National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) amendment #24 to the Sportsmen's Heritage And Recreational Enhancement Act of 2013 (H.R. 3590), an amendment which strikes the harmful NEPA provision contained in the bill and restores the voice of hunters, anglers and all wildlife supporters in major wildlife refuge decisions. Support for S.1396, which authorizes the Federal Emergency Management Agency to award hazard mitigation financial assistance for areas affected by wildfires. Revise farm bill reference to add in support for final Farm Bill. Support for HR 2642, the Agricultural Act of 2014, the final Farm Bill conference report, which included key conservation provisions and kept out anti-environmental riders pushed in the House-passed legislation.

Support H.R. 139, the Udall-Eisenhower Arctic Wilderness Act, which would protect the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge as wilderness. Support for the President to continue using his authority to designate National Monuments to protect places of significant ecological, historical, and cultural value.Opposition to any legislation that would undermine the Presidents authority under the Antiquities Act to protect objects of historical, cultural, and environmental value. Opposition to H.R. 1256, the Restoring Healthy Forests for Healthy Communities Act, H.R. 1294, the Self-Sufficient Community Lands Act of 2013, and a draft bill entitled the O&C Trust, Conservation, and Jobs Act, all of which would mandate intensive logging or would create timber trusts to maximize revenue production for counties. Opposition to H.R. 818, the Healthy Forest Management and Wildfire Prevention Act, and H.R. 1345, the Catastrophic Wildfire Prevention Act of 2013, which purport to address wildfire by eviscerating longstanding common sense protections. Support for finalizing the Comprehensive Conservation Plan for the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge that includes a Wilderness recommendation for the Coastal Plain. Opposition to certain border security provisions contained in S. 744, the Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act, that eliminate the rule of law, elevate fencing over other security measures, and institute unnecessary provisions. Opposition to H.R. 1526, the Restoring Healthy Forests for Healthy Communities Act, which mandates and incentivizes destructive logging and other harmful industrial activities across vast swaths of Americas public lands. Opposition to H.R. 687, the Southeast Arizona Land Exchange and Conservation Act of 2013, which is special interest legislation that would trade away the Oak Flat Campground and surrounding federal lands to foreign mining companies. Opposition to H.R. 1459, the Ensuring Public Involvement in the Creation of National Monuments Act, which would undermine the Presidents authority under the Antiquities Act to protect objects of historical, cultural, and environmental value. Opposition to H.R. 2642, the Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2013 (also referred to as the House Farm Bill) that contains radical and far-reaching anti-environmental provisions and unrelated riders. Support for S. 954, the Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act of 2013 (also referred to as the Senate Farm Bill), which advances conservation efforts on farms via inclusion of conservation compliance and a nationwide sodsaver provision. Opposition to efforts to decrease the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administrations FY 2014 budget as it pertains to wet side programs that protect and manage ocean and coastal resources. Support for the Department of the Interior to maintain the integrity of Izembek National Wildlife Refuge, its designated wilderness and globally significant ecological values. Opposition to H.R. 3188, the Yosemite Rim Fire Emergency Salvage Act, which waives all federal laws, including the National Environmental Policy Act and the National Forest Management Act. Opposition to S. 1479, the Catastrophic Wildfire Prevention Act of 2013, which mandates or incentivizes damaging logging and other intensive development of our public lands under the guise of wildfire management. Opposition to S. 258, the Grazing Improvement Act, that would exacerbate the negative effects of public lands livestock grazing on fish, wildlife and other resources by reducing or eliminating public input and agency review of grazing impacts. Support for the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee to advance a public lands legislative package that protects our public lands, safeguards our national forests and waters, and maintains our bedrock federal laws that protect our special places. Support for H.R. 3333, the Wildfire Prevention Act, legislation authorizing the Federal Emergency Management Agency to award mitigation financial assistance in areas affected by wildfires.

Support the EPA taking actions to protect communities and ecosystems from mountaintop removal mining. Support for the Environmental Protection Agency to use its authority under Section 404(c) of the Clean Water Act to protect Bristol Bay from large-scale mining projects like the Pebble Mine.Support for H.R. 1921, the Fracturing Responsibility and Awareness of Chemicals Act of 2013, which would require disclosure of the chemicals used in fracking fluids and would remove the oil and gas industrys exemption from the Safe Drinking Water Act. Work to strengthen S. 1009, the Chemical Safety Improvement Act, to update the Toxic Substances Control Act to better protect public health and the environment from toxic chemicals. Opposition to the Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2013, H.R. 3080, specifically the harmful provisions that limit public participation in the federal decision-making process, degrade environmental review, and undermining the National Ocean Policy. Opposition to H.R. 2609, the Fiscal 2014 Energy-Water Appropriations bill, which significantly cuts funding for clean energy and energy efficiency and included harmful riders related to protecting our nations waterways. Opposition to H.R. 1582, legislation that undermines EPAs authority under the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, and Safe Drinking Water Act to promulgate rules that safeguard human health and the environment. Oppose amendments on this legislation, including the Murphy amendment undermining the social cost of carbon and the Scalise amendment on a carbon tax. Opposition to H.R. 2641, the Responsibly and Professionally Invigorating Development Act of 2013, which would severely undermine the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and, consequently, the quality and integrity of federal agency decisions. Encourage the EPA to strengthen risk prevention practices at chemical management facilities to protect public health and safety. Opposition to H.R. 367 (REINS Act), a radical assault on our system of public protections that threatens vital health and environmental safeguards. Opposition to damaging environmental policy riders being attached to legislation addressing the debt ceiling. Support for the House and Senate Appropriations Committees identifying funds sufficient to restore the allocation to the Interior, Environment and Related Agencies to at least $30 billion for Fiscal Year 2014, an amount comparable to the FY14 Senate allocation. Opposition to the piecemeal funding of select government programs during the October 2013 government shutdown because it is not a credible solution to this self-imposed budget crisis. Support for the bicameral Budget Conference Committee to work together to end the sequester, restore funding for programs and agencies critical to the economy and environmental protection, and to exclude environmentally damaging riders in any funding measures.

Support H.R. 1175, the FRESHER Act that closes loopholes in the Clean Water Act for hydraulic fracturing drilling operations. Support H.R. 1154, the BREATHE Act that closes loopholes in the Clean Air Act for hydraulic fracturing drilling operations. Support the EPA protecting communities from water pollution through issuing a strong stormwater rule.Oppose H.R. 2218, the Coal Residuals Reuse and Management Act of 2013, which amends RCRA to prevent regulation of coal ash, the second largest toxic waste stream in the U.S. Oppose H.R. 2279, the Reducing Excessive Deadline Obligations Act of 2013, to amend RCRA and CERCLA to remove critical federal protections for communities impacted by the use and disposal of hazardous and solid wastes by eliminating the basis for lawsuits ensuring the creation of protective standards and reduces liability for cleanups. Support the EPA reducing air pollution by establishing strong ozone standards and finalizing vehicle tail pipe emission (Tier 3) standards. Encourage OMB and OIRA to review the EPAs guidelines for identifying waters protected by the Clean Water Act. Oppose H.R. 2728, Protecting States Rights to Promote American Energy Security Act, which would undercut federal management of oil and gas drilling on federal lands in favor of an inadequate patchwork of state regulations. Support H.R. 2983, Safe Hydration is an American Right in Energy Development (SHARED) Act, which requires testing of water sources near planned fracking sites before fracking occurs to establish baseline conditions and determine the source of any water contamination. Oppose the Environmental Protection Agencys (EPA) proposal to delist the coalbed methane extraction industry and to discontinue Effluent Guidelines (ELGs) rulemaking around wastewater treatment technologies for coalbed methane extraction. Support the EPAs on-going revisions to the Onshore Oil and Gas ELGs to address pollution from the unconventional oil and gas extraction industry but urge EPA to include not just shale gas wastewater, but all oil and gas exploration, stimulation and extraction techniques which can cause surface or groundwater pollution, in these revisions. Support the EPAs Connectivity of Streams and Wetlands to Downstream Waters scientific assessment report regarding the connection between small streams and wetlands and downstream water sources. Encourage the EPA, Department of Interior, and Bureau of Ocean Energy Management to update their regulations and policies regarding onshore and offshore methane air pollution from oil and gas drilling.

Support S. 401 & H.R. 924 Incentivizing Offshore Wind Power Act, 30% ITC for the first 3,000 megawatts of offshore wind service, incentivizing development and rewarding the first movers in the industry. Support S. 1392, Energy Savings & Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013 to promote energy savings in residential and commercial buildings and industry.Support S. 329, Sustainable Energy Act to eliminate certain fuel subsidies and to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend certain energy tax incentives. Support S. 332, Climate Protection Act to address climate disruptions, reduce carbon pollution, enhance the use of clean energy, and promote resilience in the infrastructure of the United States, and for other purposes. Support H.R. 601, Permanent Repeal of Oil Subsidies Act to direct the Secretary of the Interior to establish an annual production incentive fee with respect to Federal onshore and offshore lands that are subject to a lease for production of oil or natural gas under which production is not occurring. Support H.R. 609, End Big Oil Tax Subsidies Act of 2013 to repeal fossil fuel subsidies for large oil companies. Support for S. 307, Close Big Oil Tax Loopholes Act to close big oil tax loopholes and reduce the deficit. Oppose H.R. 3, the Northern Route Approval Act that would approve the construction, operation, and maintenance of the dangerous Keystone XL pipeline. Oppose S. 582, legislation approving the toxic and dangerous Keystone XL pipeline. Support the Obama administration making climate change a top priority through EPA setting standards reducing carbon pollution from new and existing power plants, rejecting dirty fuels starting with the Keystone XL tar sands pipeline, and elevating climate changes impacts and solutions in the public discourse. Support for the Department of the Interior to continue promoting offshore wind energy. Support H.R. 1616, the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act, to promote energy savings in residential and commercial buildings and industry through modernized building standards, federal-state partnerships, and manufacturing incentives. Oppose H.J. Res. 64, resolution of disapproval on the EPAs proposed standards limiting carbon pollution from future power plants. Oppose H.R. 1582, the Energy Consumers Relief Act of 2013, prohibiting the Administrator of the EPA from finalizing certain energy-related rules that are estimated to cost more than $1 billion. Oppose unrelated provisions attached to legislation extending government funding or raising the debt ceiling that would create environmental debt by harming our lands and wildlife, reducing air and water quality, approving the dirty and dangerous Keystone XL tar sands pipeline, or by reducing efforts to address climate change and its numerous impacts.

Support H.R. 1175, the FRESHER Act that closes loopholes in the Clean Water Act for hydraulic fracturing drilling operations. Support H.R. 1154, the BREATHE Act that closes loopholes in the Clean Air Act for hydraulic fracturing drilling operations. Support the EPA protecting communities from water pollution through issuing a strong stormwater rule.Oppose H.R. 2218, the Coal Residuals Reuse and Management Act of 2013, which amends RCRA to prevent regulation of coal ash, the second largest toxic waste stream in the U.S. Oppose H.R. 2226, the Federal and State Partnership for Environmental Protection Act of 2013, which amends Section 105 of CERCLA increasing litigation that will cause delays in cleanups and establish roadblocks to listing new toxic waste sites on the National Priority List (NPL), the list of the most dangerous toxic waste sites in the nation. Oppose H.R. 2279, the Reducing Excessive Deadline Obligations Act of 2013, to amend RCRA and CERCLA to remove critical federal protections for communities impacted by the use and disposal of hazardous and solid wastes by eliminating the basis for lawsuits ensuring the creation of protective standards and reduces liability for cleanups. Support the EPA reducing air pollution by establishing strong ozone standards and finalizing vehicle tail pipe emission (Tier 3) standards. Encourage OMB and OIRA to review the EPAs guidelines for identifying waters protected by the Clean Water Act. Oppose H.R. 2728, Protecting States Rights to Promote American Energy Security Act, which would undercut federal management of oil and gas drilling on federal lands in favor of an inadequate patchwork of state regulations. Support H.R. 2983, Safe Hydration is an American Right in Energy Development (SHARED) Act, which requires testing of water sources near planned fracking sites before fracking occurs to establish baseline conditions and determine the source of any water contamination. Oppose the Environmental Protection Agencys (EPA) proposal to delist the coalbed methane extraction industry and to discontinue Effluent Guidelines (ELGs) rulemaking around wastewater treatment technologies for coalbed methane extraction. Support the EPAs on-going revisions to the Onshore Oil and Gas ELGs to address pollution from the unconventional oil and gas extraction industry but urge EPA to include not just shale gas wastewater, but all oil and gas exploration, stimulation and extraction techniques which can cause surface or groundwater pollution, in these revisions.

Support for Gina McCarthy's nomination to be Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency. Support the EPA taking actions to protect communities and ecosystems from mountaintop removal mining.Support for the Environmental Protection Agency to use its authority under Section 404(c) of the Clean Water Act to protect Bristol Bay from large-scale mining projects like the Pebble Mine. Support for H.R. 1921, the Fracturing Responsibility and Awareness of Chemicals Act of 2013, which would require disclosure of the chemicals used in fracking fluids and would remove the oil and gas industrys exemption from the Safe Drinking Water Act. Work to strengthen S. 1009, the Chemical Safety Improvement Act, to update the Toxic Substances Control Act to better protect public health and the environment from toxic chemicals. Support H.Res. 285 expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States should ban and prevent the import of shark fins from sharks caught through the practice of finning, and for other purposes. Oppose the Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2013, H.R 3080, specifically the harmful provisions that limit public participation in the federal decisionmaking process and degrade environmental review. Oppose H.R. 2609, the Fiscal 2014 Energy-Water Appropriations bill, which significantly cuts funding for clean energy and energy efficiency and included harmful riders related to protecting our nations waterways. Oppose H.R. 1582, legislation that undermines EPAs authority under the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, and Safe Drinking Water Act to promulgate rules that safeguard human health and the environment. Oppose amendments on this legislation, including the Murphy amendment undermining the social cost of carbon and the Scalise amendment on a carbon tax. Oppose H.R. 2641, the Responsibly and Professionally Invigorating Development Act of 2013, which would severely undermine the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and, consequently, the quality and integrity of federal agency decisions. Encourage the EPA to strengthen risk prevention practices at chemical management facilities to protect public health and safety. Oppose H.R. 367 (REINS Act), a radical assault on our system of public protections that threatens vital health and environmental safeguards.

Support S. 401 & H.R. 924 Incentivizing Offshore Wind Power Act, 30% ITC for the first 3,000 megawatts of offshore wind service, incentivizing development and rewarding the first movers in the industry. Support draft Energy Savings & Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013 to promote energy savings in residential and commercial buildings and industry.Support S. 329, Sustainable Energy Act to eliminate certain fuel subsidies and to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend certain energy tax incentives. Support S. 332, Climate Protection Act to address climate disruptions, reduce carbon pollution, enhance the use of clean energy, and promote resilience in the infrastructure of the United States, and for other purposes. Support H.R. 601, Permanent Repeal of Oil Subsidies Act to direct the Secretary of the Interior to establish an annual production incentive fee with respect to Federal onshore and offshore lands that are subject to a lease for production of oil or natural gas under which production is not occurring. Support H.R. 609, End Big Oil Tax Subsidies Act of 2013 to repeal fossil fuel subsidies for large oil companies. Support for S. 307, Close Big Oil Tax Loopholes Act to close big oil tax loopholes and reduce the deficit. Oppose H.R. 3, the Northern Route Approval Act that would approve the construction, operation, and maintenance of the dangerous Keystone XL pipeline. Oppose S. 582, legislation approving the toxic and dangerous Keystone XL pipeline. Support the Obama administration making climate change a top priority through EPA setting standards reducing carbon pollution from new and existing power plants, rejecting dirty fuels starting with the Keystone XL tar sands pipeline, and elevating climate changes impacts and solutions in the public discourse. Oppose H.R. H.R. 2231, the Offshore Energy and Jobs Act, which would dramatically expand risky drilling off our beaches and thus jeopardize coastal tourism and fishing economies and worsen climate change. Oppose H.R. 1548, the Native American Energy Act, which severely limits public involvement in the development of any major project on Indian lands and insulates potentially environmentally devastating energy projects on Indian landsor even projects done in partnership with an Indian tribe on non-Indian landsfrom judicial review. Support for the Department of the Interior to continue promoting offshore wind energy. Support S.761 the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act to promote energy savings in residential and commercial buildings and industry through modernized building standards, federal-state partnerships, and manufacturing incentives. Support H.R. 1616 the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act to promote energy savings in residential and commercial buildings and industry through modernized building standards, federal-state partnerships, and manufacturing incentives. Support S.401 the Incentivizing Offshore Wind Power Act to create a 30% tax credit for investment in the first 3,000MW of offshore wind generated. Support H.R. 924 the Incentivizing Offshore Wind Power Act to create a 30% tax credit for investment in the first 3,000MW of offshore wind generated.

Support for amendments 851, 853, and 856 to S.601, the Water Resources Development Act of 2013 (WRDA), which are critical for minimizing the adverse impacts of Section 2033 (Project Acceleration) in the bill. Support for Gina McCarthy's nomination to be Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency.Oppose the provisions within S. 601, the Water Resources Development Act of 2013 (WRDA) that undermine the National Environmental Policy Act and other fundamental environmental statutes. Support the EPA taking actions to protect communities and ecosystems from mountaintop removal mining. Encourage the Bureau of Land Management to strengthen its draft rule for hydraulic fracturing on public lands. Opposition to any amendments to S. 954, the Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act of 2013, that block existing Clean Water Act protections for pesticides applied directly to our waterways. Opposition to Senator Charles Grassleys amendment to S. 954, the Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act of 2013, which would shield industrial livestock facilities and their wastes from public view. Support for Senate Amendment 1049 to S. 954, the Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act of 2013, which would ensure that USDA payments for irrigation efficiency also generate water conservation benefits, such as enhanced in-stream flow, wildlife habitat, and water storage. Support for the Environmental Protection Agency to use its authority under Section 404(c) of the Clean Water Act to protect Bristol Bay from large-scale mining projects like the Pebble Mine. Support for H.R. 1921, the Fracturing Responsibility and Awareness of Chemicals Act of 2013, which would require disclosure of the chemicals used in fracking fluids and would remove the oil and gas industrys exemption from the Safe Drinking Water Act. Support S. 696, the Safe Chemicals Act of 2013 to update the Toxic Substances Control Act to better protect public health and the environment from toxic chemicals. Work to strengthen S. 1009, Chemical Safety Improvement Act to update the Toxic Substances Control Act to better protect public health and the environment from toxic chemicals. Support H.Res. 285 expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States should ban and prevent the import of shark fins from sharks caught through the practice of finning, and for other purposes.

Encourage House and Senate subcommittee leaders (Senate Subcommittee on State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs & House Subcommittee on State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs) to authorize $1 billion for contraception for women in developing countries.

Support H.R. 1175, the FRESHER Act that closes loopholes in the Clean Water Act for hydraulic fracturing drilling operations. Support H.R. 1154, the BREATHE Act that closes loopholes in the Clean Air Act for hydraulic fracturing drilling operations. Support the EPA protecting communities from water pollution through issuing a strong stormwater rule.Oppose H.R. 218, the Coal Residuals Reuse and Management Act of 2013 that amends RCRA to prevent regulation of coal ash, the second largest toxic waste stream in the U.S. Oppose H.R. 2226, the Federal and State Partnership for Environmental Protection Act of 2013 which amends Section 105 of CERCLA increasing litigation that will cause delays in cleanups and establish roadblocks to listing new toxic waste sites on the National Priority List (NPL), the list of the most dangerous toxic waste sites in the nation. Oppose H.R. 2279, the Reducing Excessive Deadline Obligations Act of 2013 to amend RCRA and CERCLA to remove critical federal protections for communities impacted by the use and disposal of hazardous and solid wastes by eliminating the basis for lawsuits ensuring the creation of protective standards and reduces liability for cleanups. Support the EPA reducing air pollution by establishing strong ozone standards and finalizing vehicle tail pipe emission (Tier 3) standards. Oppose amendments 810, 846, 850, and 868 to S.601, to the Water Resources Development Act of 2013 (WRDA), which would roll back critical protections for clean water.

Support S. Con. Res. 8, Sen. Patty Murrays Budget, as originally drafted for its investments in clean energy, actions to reduce climate change, protecting public health, and promoting land conservation.Oppose anti-environment amendments offered to S. Con. Res. 8, including the Hoeven amendment #494 to approve the Keystone XL pipeline, the Coats amendment #514 to undermine the Mercury & Air Toxics Standards for power plants, the Blunt amendment #261 to block a carbon fee, and the Inhofe amendment #359 to block funding for actions reducing climate change. Oppose H. Con. Res. 25, Rep. Paul Ryans budget that irresponsibly slashes investments that benefit all Americans like clean air, clean water, and open spaces at the expense of rewarding those at the top like Big Oil. Oppose the provisions within S. 601, the Water Resources Development Act of 2013 (WRDA) that undermine the National Environmental Policy Act and other fundamental environmental statutes. Support the EPA taking actions to protect communities and ecosystems from mountaintop removal mining.

Support H.R. 139, the Udall-Eisenhower Arctic Wilderness Act that would protect the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge as wilderness.Support House and Senate committee leaders (Senate Energy & Natural Resources & House Natural Resources) to reauthorize the Secure Rural Schools program in a manner that protects natural resources by decoupling payments from commodity receipts and introducing new funding for projects on public lands. Encourage DOI to conduct a thorough, comprehensive anaylsis of 2012 Arctic Ocean drilling operations, especially given the serious technical and decision-making problems Shell encountered.

Opposition to S. 1610 and H.R. 2681, the Cement Sector Regulatory Relief Act, which would weaken and delay clean air standards for cement plants. Support for EPA-Army Corps of Engineers guidance and rule-making to clarify the jurisdiction of the Clean Water Act, which would help protect wetlands and marginal streams that flow into sources of drinking water for millions of Americans. Support for the EPA to issue strong rules under the Clean Air Act regulating air pollution from cement kilns, industrial boilers, and utilities to in order to protect public health and the environment. Opposition to EPA proposal to delay the implementation of the life-saving toxics standards for cement kilns. Support for the EPA to move forward with strong rules under the Clean Air Act to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Opposition to S. 1833, the Fair Compliance Act of 2011 which would block the EPAs ability to clean-up life-threatening pollution from power plants. Support for a strong final soot standard issued by the EPA this year. Support for banning diesel as part of EPAs draft guidance on the use of diesel in hydraulic fracturing. Opposition to Shells request to negotiate a compliance order to violate air pollution standards it already agreed to meet as part of its Arctic Ocean offshore drilling program. Opposition to S. 3558, the Clean Water Cooperative Federalism Act, which is a blatant assault on the Clean Water Act that undermines the legacy of coordination and balance between federal and state governments that has resulted in significant progress towards cleaning up our nations waters. Opposition to S. 1956, H.R. 2594, European Union Emissions Trading Scheme Prohibition Act, which would authorize the Secretary of Transportation to prohibit an operator of a civil aircraft of the United States from complying with this European aviation law reducing carbon pollution .

Support for H.R. 139, the Udall-Eisenhower Arctic Wilderness Act, which designates specified lands within Alaska in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR) as wilderness and components of the National Wilderness Preservation System. Opposition to H.R. 1408, the Southeast Alaska Native Land Entitlement Finalization and Job Protection Act, which would grant unprecedented special rights to the Sealaska Corporation, a multi-million dollar Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), to log a significant portion of the last remaining large tree old-growth stands in the Tongass National Forest. Support for Alternative C of the Draft Comprehensive Conservation Plan/Environmental Impact Statement for the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge because it recommends Wilderness designation for the Arctic Refuges incomparable Coastal Plain Wilderness Study Area. Opposition to H.R. 4089, the Sportsmens Heritage Act, which threatens the conservation of fish, wildlife, and habitats that benefit all Americans, including conservationists and sportsmen alike. Opposition to a land exchange to facilitate the construction of a permanent gravel road between King Cove and Cold Bay, Alaska a road that would slice through the ecological heart of the Izembek National Wildlife Refuge and sacrifice high-quality Refuge and Wilderness lands. Support for strengthening the Bureau of Land Managements proposed rules for hydraulic fracturing on federal lands to include pre-fracking disclosure of chemicals. Opposition to various pieces of legislation that are essentially Trojan horses for mandating or incentivizing damaging logging and grazing across vast swaths of our public lands with limited or no public input, and for handing over unprecedented control of federal lands management to the states in the name of fire and insect prevention. The legislation includes H.R. 5744, the Catastrophic Wildfire Prevention Act of 2012; H.R. 6089, the Healthy Forest Management Act of 2012; H.R. 4331, the National Forest Emergency Response Act; and Sections 8301-8303 of H.R. 6083, the Farm Bill. Support for a designation of a National Monument in Washingtons San Juan Islands. Opposition to H.R. 6083 (Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2012), the House Farm Bill that drastically cut funding for private lands conservation programs and included harmful policy riders that undermine sound science and roll back our bedrock clean water and wildlife laws. Support for S. 667, the Rio Grande del Norte National Conservation Area Establishment Act, and S. 1024, the Organ Mountains-Dona Ana County Conservation and Protection Act, two pieces of legislation that would protect nationally significant public lands in New Mexico. Support for H.R. 6200, the Safety and Fraud Enforcement for Seafood Act, which takes important steps to protect consumers, honest U.S. fishermen, and our oceans by creating consistent processes to ensure seafood safety and legality and by requiring product traceability and honest labeling. Support for Congressional passage of a package of land conservation bills, including legislation designating new Wilderness areas. Opposition to the Pebble Mine, a massive open pit mine in the Bristol Bay watershed in Southwest Alaska.

Opposition to H.R. 2273 and S. 1751, the Coal Residuals Reuse and Management Act, which would endanger the health of and safety of thousands of communities and fail to stimulate coal ash recycling. Support for S. 847, the Safe Chemicals Act, to update the Toxic Substances Control Act to better protect people from toxic chemicals. Opposition to S. 3512, the Coal Ash Recycling and Oversight Act of 2012, which would regulate coal ash less stringently than household trash, even though the health risks from coal ash include cancer, neurological disorders, birth defects, reproductive failure, asthma, and other serious illnesses. Support for a balanced approach to addressing our fiscal challenges that includes no further cuts to environmental programs through sequestration or any proposal to replace the sequester. Opposition to section 312 of the House version of the National Defense Authorization Act which would exclude certain uses of lead, perchlorate and other toxic chemicals from the jurisdiction of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA).

Opposition to H.R. 2273 and S. 1751, the Coal Residuals Reuse and Management Act, which would endanger the health of and safety of thousands of communities and fail to stimulate coal ash recycling. Support for S. 847, the Safe Chemicals Act, to update the Toxic Substances Control Act to better protect people from toxic chemicals. Opposition to S. 3512, the Coal Ash Recycling and Oversight Act of 2012, which would regulate coal ash less stringently than household trash, even though the health risks from coal ash include cancer, neurological disorders, birth defects, reproductive failure, asthma, and other serious illnesses.

Opposition to the Keystone XL tar sands pipeline under review at the State Department, which would increase both our nation's reliance on polluting fossil fuels and threaten wildlife and wetlands. Opposition to Arctic Ocean offshore drilling, which is under consideration by the Obama Administration. Support for H.R. 3307, the American Renewable Energy Production Tax Credit Extension Act of 2011 that extends the production tax credit that is especially critical to the growth of the wind industry. Support for S. 2201, American Energy and Job Promotion Act extending the production tax credit. Support for S. 1397, the Incentivizing Offshore Wind Power Act that provides an investment tax credit for the production of electricity from offshore wind. Opposition to H.R. 4383, the House transportation bill extension that included harmful provisions approving the dangerous Keystone XL tar sands pipeline, gutting safeguards to protect communities from toxic coal ash, and undermining the National Environmental Policy Act and public input in transportation projects. Support for S. 591 and H.R. 4108 that invests $5 billion in the 48C advanced energy manufacturing tax credit. Opposition to H.R. 6213, the No More Solyndras Act, which would ensure that large, high cost, high risk fossil and nuclear projects would remain eligible for billions of dollars of taxpayer support while shutting out many promising and less costly new clean energy projects.

Support for S. 750 and H.R. 1404, the Fair Elections Now Act, to allow candidates to rely on small contributions from individuals rather than corporate and other special interest donors and their lobbyists. Support for H.R. 2517 and S. 1360, the Shareholder Protection Act, which would promote responsible corporate governance and ensure that political spending decisions are made transparently.

Support for H.R. 139, the Udall-Eisenhower Arctic Wilderness Act, which designates specified lands within Alaska in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR) as wilderness and components of the National Wilderness Preservation System. Opposition to H.R. 1408, the Southeast Alaska Native Land Entitlement Finalization and Job Protection Act, which would grant unprecedented special rights to the Sealaska Corporation, a multi-million dollar Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), to log a significant portion of the last remaining large tree old-growth stands in the Tongass National Forest. Support for Alternative C of the Draft Comprehensive Conservation Plan/Environmental Impact Statement for the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge because it recommends Wilderness designation for the Arctic Refuges incomparable Coastal Plain Wilderness Study Area. Opposition to H.R. 3210, the Retailers and Entertainers Lacey Implementation and Enforcement Fairness (RELIEF) Act, that would be devastating to the 2008 Lacey Act amendments that helped promote global forest conservation and limit illegal logging. Opposition to H.R. 4089, the Sportsmens Heritage Act, which threatens the conservation of fish, wildlife, and habitats that benefit all Americans, including conservationists and sportsmen alike. Opposition to a land exchange to facilitate the construction of a permanent gravel road between King Cove and Cold Bay, Alaska a road that would slice through the ecological heart of the Izembek National Wildlife Refuge and sacrifice high-quality Refuge and Wilderness lands. Support for strengthening the Bureau of Land Managements proposed rules for hydraulic fracturing on federal lands to include pre-fracking disclosure of chemicals. Support for designation of a National Monument for the Chimney Rock Archaeological Area. Opposition to H.R. 6082, the Congressional Replacement of President Obama's Energy-Restricting and Job-Limiting Offshore Drilling Plan, which recklessly gives away more of our coastlines to Big Oil before Congress has enacted a single safety reform following the worst environmental disaster in our nations history, the Deepwater Horizon oil spill. Opposition to H.R. 4402, the National Strategic and Critical Minerals Production Act of 2012, which hides the mining industrys irresponsible environmental practices from the public on the publics federally managed lands. Opposition to various pieces of legislation that are essentially Trojan horses for mandating or incentivizing damaging logging and grazing across vast swaths of our public lands with limited or no public input, and for handing over unprecedented control of federal lands management to the states in the name of fire and insect prevention. The legislation includes H.R. 5744, the Catastrophic Wildfire Prevention Act of 2012; H.R. 6089, the Healthy Forest Management Act of 2012; H.R. 4331, the National Forest Emergency Response Act; and Sections 8301-8303 of H.R. 6083, the Farm Bill. Opposition to H.R. 5544, the Minnesota Education Investment and Employment Act, which would direct the Secretary of Agriculture to complete an expedited land exchange of approximately 86,000 acres of Minnesota School Trust Lands within the Boundary Waters Canoe Area for unidentified federal lands within the Superior or Chippewa National Forests within Minnesota. Support for a designation of a National Monument in Washingtons San Juan Islands. Opposition to H.R. 6083 (Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2012), the House Farm Bill that drastically cut funding for private lands conservation programs and included harmful policy riders that undermine sound science and roll back our bedrock clean water and wildlife laws. Opposition to H.R. 6233, the supplemental agriculture disaster assistance package because it disproportionately cuts conservation programs.

Opposition to S. 1610 and H.R. 2681, the Cement Sector Regulatory Relief Act, which would weaken and delay clean air standards for cement plants. Support for EPA-Army Corps of Engineers guidance and rule-making to clarify the jurisdiction of the Clean Water Act, which would help protect wetlands and marginal streams that flow into sources of drinking water for millions of Americans. Opposition to H.R. 872, the Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act of 2011, which would amend the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to clarify Congressional intent regarding the regulation of the use of pesticides in or near navigable waters, and for other purposes. Support for the EPA to issue strong rules under the Clean Air Act regulating air pollution from cement kilns, industrial boilers, and utilities to in order to protect public health and the environment. Support for the EPA to move forward with strong rules under the Clean Air Act to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Opposition to S. 1833, the Fair Compliance Act of 2011 which would block the EPAs ability to clean-up life-threatening pollution from power plants. Support for a strong final soot standard issued by the EPA this year. Support for banning diesel as part of EPAs draft guidance on the use of diesel in hydraulic fracturing. Opposition to H.R. 3409, the Stop the War on Coal Act of 2012, which guts bedrock protections in the Clean Water Act, Clean Air Act, Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, and Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act, all of which Americans have relied on for decades to protect them from uncontrolled pollution. Opposition to potential EPA approval of the state of Floridas proposed water quality standards that fail to protect its waters from toxic algae outbreaks. Opposition to Shells request to negotiate a compliance order to violate air pollution standards it already agreed to meet as part of its Arctic Ocean offshore drilling program. Opposition to H.R. 4278, the Preserving Rural Resources Act of 2012, which would increase water pollution by dramatically expanding exemptions in current law for activities that discharge dredged or fill material. Opposition to H.R. 5961, the Farmer's Privacy Act of 2012, which is a radical restriction on the ability of the Environmental Protection Agency and state pollution control officials to identify violations of the Clean Water Act by industrial livestock facilities. Opposition to H.R. 2541, the Silviculture Regulatory Consistency Act, which exempts any logging operation that generates runoff from the requirement to obtain pollution-limiting permits for any discharge resulting from various logging-related activities. Opposition to H.R. 3158, the Farmers Undertake Environmental Land Stewardship Act, which would treat farms that store oil or oil products differently than other similar operations for purposes of the Clean Water Acts spill prevention, control, and countermeasure requirements. Opposition to S. 3558, the Clean Water Cooperative Federalism Act, which is a blatant assault on the Clean Water Act that undermines the legacy of coordination and balance between federal and state governments that has resulted in significant progress towards cleaning up our nations waters. Opposition to EPA proposal to delay the implementation of the life-saving toxics standards for cement kilns .

Opposition to H.R. 2273 and S. 1751, the Coal Residuals Reuse and Management Act, which would endanger the health of and safety of thousands of communities and fail to stimulate coal ash recycling. Support for S. 847, the Safe Chemicals Act, to update the Toxic Substances Control Act to better protect people from toxic chemicals.

Support for H.R. 139, the Udall-Eisenhower Arctic Wilderness Act, which designates specified lands within Alaska in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR) as wilderness and components of the National Wilderness Preservation System. Opposition to H.R. 1581, the Wilderness and Roadless Area Release Act, which would open up millions of acres of pristine protected lands to irreversible damage from development. Opposition to H.R. 1505, the National Security and Federal Lands Protection Act, which would provide the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with unfettered access and control over the public lands owned by all Americans and exempt DHS from dozens of laws intended to protect public health and the environment. Support for S. 1400, the RESTORE Act, which would ensure that the Clean Water Act fines paid by those responsible for the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill disaster are used to help restore the Gulf environment, communities, and economy. Opposition to H.R. 1408, the Southeast Alaska Native Land Entitlement Finalization and Job Protection Act, which would grant unprecedented special rights to the Sealaska Corporation, a multi-million dollar Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), to log a significant portion of the last remaining large tree old-growth stands in the Tongass National Forest. Support for Alternative C of the Draft Comprehensive Conservation Plan/Environmental Impact Statement for the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge because it recommends Wilderness designation for the Arctic Refuges incomparable Coastal Plain Wilderness Study Area. Opposition to H.R. 3210, the Retailers and Entertainers Lacey Implementation and Enforcement Fairness (RELIEF) Act, that would be devastating to the 2008 Lacey Act amendments that helped promote global forest conservation and limit illegal logging. Opposition to H.R. 4089, the Sportsmens Heritage Act, which threatens the conservation of fish, wildlife, and habitats that benefit all Americans, including conservationists and sportsmen alike. Opposition to a land exchange to facilitate the construction of a permanent gravel road between King Cove and Cold Bay, Alaska a road that would slice through the ecological heart of the Izembek National Wildlife Refuge and sacrifice high-quality Refuge and Wilderness lands. Opposition to H.R. 2578, the Conservation and Economic Growth Act, an over-reaching assault on Americas lands and wildlife that blocks or rolls back conservation laws on federal lands, guts environmental review, and privatizes public lands. Opposition to H.R. 6091, the FY13 Department of the Interior, Environment, and related Agencies Appropriations Act, whose overall allocation is woefully insufficient to adequately fund vitally important programs that protect our environment, public lands, wildlife, air, water, cultural and historic resources, communities and their economies. Support for strengthening the Bureau of Land Managements proposed rules for hydraulic fracturing on federal lands to include pre-fracking disclosure of chemicals. Support for designation of a National Monument for the Chimney Rock Archaeological Area.

Support for S. 750 and H.R. 1404, the Fair Elections Now Act, to allow candidates to rely on small contributions from individuals rather than corporate and other special interest donors and their lobbyists. Support for H.R. 2517 and S. 1360, the Shareholder Protection Act, which would promote responsible corporate governance and ensure that political spending decisions are made transparently. Opposition to S. 602, the CURB Act, which several undermines the regulatory process by threatening enforcement of existing statutes that protect the environment, public health and other key governmental functions. Opposition to H.R. 4377, the RAPID Act that overhauls and severely compromises the National Environmental Policy Act and the environmental review of projects.

Opposition to S. 1610 and H.R. 2681, the Cement Sector Regulatory Relief Act, which would weaken and delay clean air standards for cement plants. Opposition to H.R. 2250 and S. 1392, the EPA Regulatory Relief Act, which would weaken and delay clean air standards for industrial boilers and incinerators. Opposition to H.R. 872, the Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act of 2011, which would amend the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to clarify Congressional intent regarding the regulation of the use of pesticides in or near navigable waters, and for other purposes. Support for EPA-Army Corps of Engineers guidance and rule-making to clarify the jurisdiction of the Clean Water Act, which would help protect wetlands and marginal streams that flow into sources of drinking water for millions of Americans. Support for the EPA to issue strong rules under the Clean Air Act regulating air pollution from cement kilns, industrial boilers, and utilities to in order to protect public health and the environment. Support for the EPA to move forward with strong rules under the Clean Air Act to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Opposition to S. 1833, the Fair Compliance Act of 2011 which would block the EPAs ability to clean-up life-threatening pollution from power plants. Opposition to S.J. Res. 37, the Congressional Review Act disapproval resolution sponsored by Senator Inhofe that would eliminate the Environmental Protection Agencys (EPA) life-saving Mercury and Air Toxics Standards for power plants. Support for a strong final soot standard issued by the EPA this year. Support for Green amendment (#9) to H.R. 4480 that striking provisions undermining the health basis of national ambient air quality standards under the Clean Air Act. Support for Chambliss amendment (S.A. 2438) to the Farm Bill renews the long-standing conservation compact with farmers by re-attaching basic soil and water conservation measures to premium subsidies for crop insurance. Opposition to the Flores amendment 1078 to H.R. 5326, the FY13 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, which would block funding for the National Ocean Policy, an initiative which will help to protect, maintain and restore our ocean, coastal, island and Great Lakes ecosystems. Support for the Moran amendment 1175 to H.R. 5325, the FY13 Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, which sought to strike section 110 of the bill, which prohibits funds to be used to enforce a rule which pertains to the definition of waters under the jurisdiction of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act. Opposition to H.R. 5325, the FY13 Energy and Water Appropriations Bill, which takes us backward on energy and environmental policy by slashing funding for renewable energy and energy efficiency while boosting funding for polluting, mature fossil fuel and nuclear generation technologies. Support for banning diesel as part of EPAs draft guidance on the use of diesel in hydraulic fracturing.

Opposition to the Keystone XL tar sands pipeline under review at the State Department, which would increase both our nation's reliance on polluting fossil fuels and threaten wildlife and wetlands. Opposition to Arctic Ocean offshore drilling, which is under consideration by the Obama Administration. Support for S. 734, the Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2011, which authorizes appropriations to the Secretary of Energy for research, development, demonstration, and commercial application of advanced, energy-saving vehicles and related technologies for FY2012-FY2016. Support for H.R. 3307, the American Renewable Energy Production Tax Credit Extension Act of 2011 that extends the production tax credit that is especially critical to the growth of the wind industry. Support for S. 1397, the Incentivizing Offshore Wind Power Act that provides an investment tax credit for the production of electricity from offshore wind. Opposition H.R. 4383, the House transportation bill extension that included harmful provisions approving the dangerous Keystone XL tar sands pipeline, gutting safeguards to protect communities from toxic coal ash, and undermining the National Environmental Policy Act and public input in transportation projects. Support for S. 2201, American Energy and Job Promotion Act extending the production tax credit. Support for S. 591 and H.R. 4108 that invests $5 billion in the 48C advanced energy manufacturing tax credit. Support for S. 1000, the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2011, to advance energy efficiency efforts. Support for H.R. 5187, the IMPACT Act that extends incentives for clean energy and energy efficiency and ends tax breaks for large oil companies. Opposition to H.R. 3973, the Native American Energy Act, which limits public involvement in the development of any major project on Indian lands and insulates potentially environmentally-devastating energy projects on Indian lands (or even projects done in partnership with an Indian tribe on non-Indian lands) from judicial review. Opposition to H.R. 4480, the Domestic Energy and Jobs Act, a massive giveaway that prioritizes Big Oil over our health, natural heritage, coastal businesses, and national security.

Opposition to the proposed Keystone XL tar sands pipeline under consideration at the State Department, which would increase both our nation's reliance on polluting fossil fuels and threaten wildlife and wetlands. Opposition to the Hoeven amendment #1537 to MAP-21 (S. 1813) mandate the permitting of the dirty and dangerous Keystone XL pipeline. Opposition to Arctic Ocean offshore drilling, which is under consideration by the Obama Administration. Support for S. 1126, the Renewable Energy Access through Leasing Act, which would increase energy efficiency in housing. Support for S. 734, the Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2011, which authorizes appropriations to the Secretary of Energy for research, development, demonstration, and commercial application of advanced, energy-saving vehicles and related technologies for FY2012-FY2016. Support for S. 2204, the Repeal Big Oil Tax Subsidies Act, which closes tax loopholes for Big Oil companies at a time when their huge profits make clear they do not need taxpayer handouts, and it directs the savings toward investments in clean energy, energy efficiency, and deficit reduction. Support for H.R. 3307, the American Renewable Energy Production Tax Credit Extension Act of 2011 that extends the production tax credit especially critical to the growth of the wind industry. Support for S. 1397, the Incentivizing Offshore Wind Power Act that provides an investment tax credit for the production of electricity from offshore wind. Opposition to the DeMint amendment #1589 to MAP-21 (S. 1813) which would repeal critically important incentives for renewable energy. Support for the Stabenow amendment #1812 to MAP-21 (S. 1813) which would extend for one year tax incentives important to the expansion of clean energy sources, especially the wind industry (Production Tax Credit, Investment Tax Credit, and Section 1603).

Support for a transportation reauthorization legislation that reduces our nations dependence on oil, reduces pollution, and increases investments in low-carbon transportation choices, like transit, rail, biking and walking. Support for S. 326, to establish national purposes and goals for Federal surface transportation activities and programs and create a national surface transportation plan (including laying our environmental objectives such as reducing carbon pollution). Support for H.R. 1780 and S. 1056, the Safe and Complete Streets Act of 2011, which would require federally funded streets and highways be designed for safe use by all users, including pedestrians, bicyclists, transit users, children, older individuals, and individuals with disabilities, not just cars. Support for two proposals by the Obama administration to ensure cars and trucks go farther on a gallon of gas and reduce global warming pollution. These include a joint proposal from NHTSA and the EPA for the next round of clean car and light duty truck standards for model years 2017-2025 and the first-ever efficiency and global warming emissions standards for trucks. Support for and advocacy to strengthen S. 1813, the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP21). Opposition to H.R. 3408, the PIONEERS Act, and H.R. 7, American Energy and Infrastructure Jobs Act of 2012together making up an extreme transportation package which would increase our dangerous dependence on oil, threaten our nations special places and coasts, end all dedicated funding for transit, biking, and walking, and gut our preeminent environmental review law. Opposition to amendment #1826 to MAP-21 (S.1813), the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act, an amendment which would authorize the immediate construction of the Keystone XL pipeline; allow oil and gas drilling in the coastal plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge; threaten Americas coastal communities and economies-including the eastern Gulf of Mexico-with new off shore drilling; and open millions of acres of public lands to oil shale and tar sands leasing. Opposition to the Vitter #1535 to MAP-21 (S. 1813), the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act, that would reinstate President Bushs 2010-2015 five-year offshore drilling leasing plan, which would vastly expand drilling off our nations beaches. Support for the Cardin/Cochran amendment #1549 to MAP-21 (S. 1813), to ensure local access to Transportation Enhancement (TE) and Safe Routes to School (SRTS) funds. Support for the National Surface Transportation and Freight Policy Act (Title XII of S. 1950) that helps to develop a performance-driven national transportation program.

Opposition to S. 1610 and H.R. 2681, the Cement Sector Regulatory Relief Act, which would weaken and delay clean air standards for cement plants. Opposition to H.R. 2250 and S. 1392, the EPA Regulatory Relief Act, which would weaken and delay clean air standards for industrial boilers and incinerators. Opposition to H.R. 872, the Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act of 2011, which would amend the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to clarify Congressional intent regarding the regulation of the use of pesticides in or near navigable waters, and for other purposes. Support for EPA-Army Corps of Engineers guidance and rule-making to clarify the jurisdiction of the Clean Water Act, which would help protect wetlands and marginal streams that flow into sources of drinking water for millions of Americans. Support for the EPA to issue strong rules under the Clean Air Act regulating air pollution from cement kilns, industrial boilers, and utilities to in order to protect public health and the environment. Support for the EPA to move forward with strong rules under the Clean Air Act to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Opposition to S. 1833, the Fair Compliance Act of 2011 which would block the EPAs ability to clean-up life-threatening pollution from power plants. Opposition to S.J. Res. 37, the Congressional Review Act disapproval resolution sponsored by Senator Inhofe that would eliminate the Environmental Protection Agencys (EPA) life-saving Mercury and Air Toxics Standards for power plants. Opposition to Collins amendment #1660 and Barrasso amendment #1618 to MAP-21 (S. 1813) that roll back existing clean air standards to reduce toxic pollution from industrial boilers and cement plants, respectively.

Opposition to H.R. 2273 and S. 1751, the Coal Residuals Reuse and Management Act, which would endanger the health of and safety of thousands of communities and fail to stimulate coal ash recycling. Support for S. 847, the Safe Chemicals Act, to update the Toxic Substances Control Act to better protect people from toxic chemicals.

Support for House and Senate legislation to codify the Roadless Area Conservation Rule. Support for H.R. 139, the Udall-Eisenhower Arctic Wilderness Act, which designates specified lands within Alaska in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR) as wilderness and components of the National Wilderness Preservation System. Opposition to H.R. 1581, the Wilderness and Roadless Area Release Act, which would open up millions of acres of pristine protected lands to irreversible damage from development. Call on USDA to publish a strong final Forest Planning Rule to protect fish, wildlife, and water supplies in our National Forests. Call on DOI to withdraw approximately one million acres around the Grand Canyon from harmful mining, which the BLM proposed as one alternative in a Draft Environmental Impact Statement. Opposition to using the "minibus" appropriations bill (H.R. 2354), the legislative vehicle for the Energy-Water, Financial Services, and State-Foreign Operations appropriations bills, to push anti-environmental policy riders. Opposition to H.R. 1505, the National Security and Federal Lands Protection Act, which would provide the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with unfettered access and control over the public lands owned by all Americans and exempt DHS from dozens of laws intended to protect public health and the environment. Support for S. 1400, the RESTORE Act, which would ensure that the Clean Water Act fines paid by those responsible for the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill disaster are used to help restore the Gulf environment, communities, and economy. Opposition to all anti-environmental riders being included in H.R. 2112, the legislative vehicle for the Agriculture, Commerce, Justice and Science, and Transportation/HUD appropriations bills. Opposition to H.R. 1408, the Southeast Alaska Native Land Entitlement Finalization and Job Protection Act, which would grant unprecedented special rights to the Sealaska Corporation, a multi-million dollar Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), to log a significant portion of the last remaining large tree old-growth stands in the Tongass National Forest. Opposition to H.R. 1904, the Southeast Arizona Land Exchange and Conservation Act of 2011, which allows a land exchange to occur without proper environmental review for the large-scale mining operations planned for the area, which is considered a sacred site by Native American tribes and is renowned for its natural beauty. Support for Alternative C of the Draft Comprehensive Conservation Plan/Environmental Impact Statement for the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge because it recommends Wilderness designation for the Arctic Refuges incomparable Coastal Plain Wilderness Study Area. Opposition to H.R. 3210, the Retailers and Entertainers Lacey Implementation and Enforcement Fairness (RELIEF) Act would be devastating to the 2008 Lacey Act amendments that helped promote global forest conservation and limit illegal logging.

Opposition to S. 1610 and H.R. 2681, the Cement Sector Regulatory Relief Act, which would weaken and delay clean air standards for cement plants. Opposition to H.R. 2250 and S. 1392, the EPA Regulatory Relief Act, which would weaken and delay clean air standards for industrial boilers and incinerators. Opposition to H.R. 2401, the TRAIN Act, which was introduced as a study bill analyzing cumulative costs of several EPA clean air safeguards but was amendmended to become the biggest assault on the Clean Air Act in its forty year history. Opposition to S.J. Res. 27, a Congressional Review Act resolution, which would void the life-saving Cross- State Air Pollution Rule (CSAPR) that reduces smog and soot pollution from power plants. Opposition to H.R. 872, the Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act of 2011, which would amend the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to clarify Congressional intent regarding the regulation of the use of pesticides in or near navigable waters, and for other purposes. Support for EPA-Army Corps of Engineers guidance and rule-making to clarify the jurisdiction of the Clean Water Act, which would help protect wetlands and marginal streams that flow into sources of drinking water for millions of Americans. Opposition to H.R. 1633 and S. 1528, the Farm Dust Regulation Prevention Act of 2011, which would block the EPA from updating standards to protect the public from toxic soot. Support for the EPA to issue strong rules under the Clean Air Act regulating air pollution from cement kilns, industrial boilers, and utilities to in order to protect public health and the environment. Support for the EPA to move forward with strong rules under the Clean Air Act to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Opposition to the harmful ballast water provisions in H.R. 2838, the Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Act of 2011, which would eliminate the tools used by both federal and state officials to control the introduction of aquatic invasive species from vessels ballast water. Opposition to S. 1833, the Fair Compliance Act of 2011 which would block the EPAs ability to clean-up life-threatening pollution from power plants.

Opposition to H.R. 2273 and S. 1751, the Coal Residuals Reuse and Management Act, which would endanger the health of and safety of thousands of communities and fail to stimulate coal ash recycling. Support for S. 847, the Safe Chemicals Act, to update the Toxic Substances Control Act to better protect people from toxic chemicals. Opposition to H.R. 2560, the Cut, Cap, and Balance Act of 2011, and other legislation that sought to amend the Constitution with an annual requirement for a balanced budget, which would decimate already underfunded environmental programs. Opposition to attaching unrelated anti-environmental policy riders H.R. 2112, the Appropriations bill for the Agriculture, Commerce, Justice and Science, and Transportation/HUD Departments.

Opposition to the proposed Keystone XL tar sands pipeline under consideration at the State Department, which would increase both our nation's reliance on polluting fossil fuels and threaten wildlife and wetlands. Support for H.R. 2599, the PACE Assessment Protection Act of 2011, which would facilitate residential clean energy investments. Opposition to Arctic Ocean offshore drilling, which is under consideration by the Obama Administration. Support for cutting oil subsidies and opposition to discretionary spending cuts that would harm the environment. Views communicated to budget and deficit Super Committee members. Support for H.R. 1188, H.R. 1075, and S. 520, which would repeal the volumetric ethanol excise tax. Support for S. 1126, the Renewable Energy Access through Leasing Act, which would increase energy efficiency in housing. Opposition to H.R. 2354, the Energy & Water Appropriations Bill, which would increase funding for polluting energy sources while cutting critical investments in clean, renewable energy and also includes an anti-environmental rider blocking the Administration's proposed Clean Water Act guidance. Support for S. 734, the Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2011, which authorizes appropriations to the Secretary of Energy for research, development, demonstration, and commercial application of advanced, energy-saving vehicles and related technologies for FY2012-FY2016. Opposition to H.R. 3630, the Temporary Payroll Tax Cut Continuation Act of 2011, which included unrelated anti-environmental policy riders mandating an approval timeline for the Keystone XL tar sands pipeline and gutting the EPAs proposed standards to reduce mercury and other air toxics from industrial boilers and incinerators.

Oppose H.R. 10 and S. 299 the REINS (Regulations in Need of Scrutiny) Acts, which rewrites provisions regarding congressional review of agency rulemaking to require congressional approval of major rules of the executive branch before they may take effect (currently, major rules take effect unless Congress passes and the President signs a joint resolution disapproving them). Support for S. 750 and H.R. 1404, the Fair Elections Now Act, to allow candidates to rely on small contributions from individuals rather than corporate and other special interest donors and their lobbyists. Support for H.R. 2517 and S. 1360, the Shareholder Protection Act, which would promote responsible corporate governance and ensure that political spending decisions are made transparently. Opposition to S. 1606 and H.R. 3010 the Regulatory Accountability Act, which would severely weaken laws that protect our health, safety and the environment.

Opposition to H.R. 2273, the Coal Residuals Reuse and Management Act, which would endanger the health of and safety of thousands of communities and fail to stimulate coal ash recycling. Call on OMB and the EPA to put forward a strong final Inventory Update Reporting (IUR) rule the sole federal mechanism for collecting chemical data that significantly expands the scope of chemical information collected and made public. Support for S. 847, the Safe Chemicals Act, to update the Toxic Substances Control Act to better protect people from toxic chemicals. Opposition to H.R. 2560, the Cut, Cap, and Balance Act of 2011, which would decimate already underfunded environmental programs. Support for H.R. 1309, the Flood Insurance Reform Act of 2011, which would make important reforms to the National Flood Insurance Program that improve public safety and protect our vitally important floodplains and wetlands.

Opposition to final passage and anti-environment amendments to H.R. 2584, the Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2012, which contains anti-environmental policy riders blocking implementation of the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, and other environmental laws. Opposition to S. 1610 and H.R. 2681, the Cement Sector Regulatory Relief Act, which would weaken and delay clean air standards for cement plants. Opposition to H.R. 2250 and S. 1392, the EPA Regulatory Relief Act, which would weaken and delay clean air standards for industrial boilers and incinerators. Opposition to H.R. 2401, the TRAIN Act, which was introduced as a study bill analyzing cumulative costs of several EPA clean air safeguards but was amendmended to become the biggest assault on the Clean Air Act in its forty year history. Opposition to S.J. Res. 27, a Congressional Review Act resolution, which would void the life-saving Cross- State Air Pollution Rule (CSAPR) that reduces smog and soot pollution from power plants. Opposition to H.R. 872, the Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act of 2011, which would amend the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to clarify Congressional intent regarding the regulation of the use of pesticides in or near navigable waters, and for other purposes. Opposition to HR 2018, the Clean Water Cooperative Federalism Act of 2011, which would gut the Clean Water Act by undermining EPA's authority to review and adjust state water quality standards. Support for EPA-Army Corps of Engineers guidance to clarify the jurisdiction of the Clean Water Act, which would help protect wetlands and marginal streams that flow into sources of drinking water for millions of Americans. Opposition to H.R. 1633 and S. 1528, the Farm Dust Regulation Prevention Act of 2011, which would block the EPA from updating standards to protect the public from toxic soot. Opposition to H.R. 2594, the European Union Emissions Trading Scheme Prohibition Act of 2011, which makes it illegal for airlines to comply with a European anti-pollution law, thereby increasing air pollution. Support for the EPA to issue strong rules under the Clean Air Act regulating air pollution from cement kilns, industrial boilers, and utilities to in order to protect public health and the environment. Support for a strong ozone standard as well as the Cross State Air Pollution Rule, which would also protect public health. Support for the EPA to move forward with strong rules under the Clean Air Act to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Support for House and Senate legislation to codify the Roadless Area Conservation Rule. Support for H.R. 139, the Udall-Eisenhower Arctic Wilderness Act, which designates specified lands within Alaska in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR) as wilderness and components of the National Wilderness Preservation System. Opposition to H.R. 1581, the Wilderness and Roadless Area Release Act, which would open up millions of acres of pristine protected lands to irreversible damage from development. Call on USDA to publish a strong final Forest Planning Rule to protect fish, wildlife, and water supplies in our National Forests. Call on DOI to withdraw approximately one million acres around the Grand Canyon from harmful mining, which the BLM proposed as one alternative in a Draft Environmental Impact Statement.

Support for H.R. 601, the End Big Oil Tax Subsidies Act, which repeals subsidies for large oil companies. Support for S. 258, the Close Big Oil Tax Loopholes Act, which repeals subsidies for large oil companies. Opposition to H.R. 1229, the Putting the Gulf of Mexico Back to Work Act, which accelerates offshore drilling in the Gulf of Mexico. Opposition to H.R. 1230, the Restarting American Offshore Leasing Now Act, which would require the Secretary of the Interior to conduct certain offshore oil and gas leases. Opposition to H.R. 1231, the Reversing President Obamas Offshore Moratorium Act, to amend the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to require that each 5-year offshore oil and gas leasing program offer leasing in the areas with the most prospective oil and gas resources, and to establish a domestic oil and natural gas production goal. Support for H.R. 1188, H.R. 1075, and S. 520, which would repeal the volumetric ethanol excise tax. Opposition to the proposed Keystone XL tar sands pipeline under consideration at the State Department, which would increase both our nation's reliance on polluting fossil fuels and threaten wildlife and wetlands. Opposition to H.R. 1938, the North American-Made Energy Security Act, which would force the administration to expedite a decision on whether to approve the Keystone XL pipeline. Opposition to S. 953, the Offshore Production and Safety Act of 2011, which would increase offshore drilling. Support for S. 940, the Close Big Oil Tax Loopholes Act, which would eliminate billions of dollars in subsidies for big oil companies. Opposition to HR 2021, the Jobs and Energy Permitting Act of 2011, which would allow the worlds largest oil companies to circumvent air pollution standards that protect our air and health. Support for various bills to end VEETC including Amendment #476 to S. 792, the Economic Development Act, which would end 30 years of tax credits for conventional ethanol and end the tariff on imported ethanol. Support for S. 1126, Renewable Energy Access through Leasing Act, which would increase energy efficiency in housing. Opposition to H.R. 2354, Energy & Water Appropriations Bill, which would increase funding for polluting energy sources while cutting critical investments in clean, renewable energy and also includes an anti-environmental rider blocking the Administration's proposed Clean Water Act guidance.. Support for S. 1108, the 10 Million Solar Roofs Act of 2011, which would would lower the cost of solar power and put the United States on track to install 10 million solar systems on homes and businesses by 2020. Concerns about CEDA legislation, which would create an open-ended federal credit support program that gives a board carte blanche authority to give out unlimited loan guarantees. Opposition to HR 1705, the Transparency in Regulatory Analysis of Impacts on the Nation Act of 2011, which would hamper the enactment of updated health and environmental safeguards by creating a committee to conduct duplicative economic analysis, interagency consultation, and regulatory review already overseen by the Office of Management and Budget. Support for S. 734, the Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2011, which authorizes appropriations to the Secretary of Energy for research, development, demonstration, and commercial application of advanced, energy-saving vehicles and related technologies for FY2012-FY2016. Support for S. 1000, the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2011, which would enact energy efficiency standards for buildings, appliances, and other sectors. Support for S. 917, the Outer Continental Shelf Reform Act of 2011, which would enact sorely needed safety standards for offshore drilling.

Support for H.R. 139, the Udall-Eisenhower Arctic Wilderness Act, which designates specified lands within Alaska in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR) as wilderness and components of the National Wilderness Preservation System. Opposition to H.R. 1581, the Wilderness and Roadless Area Release Act, which would open up millions of acres of pristine protected lands to irreversible damage from development. Support for S. 233, the North Fork Watershed Protection Act, which would protect the North Fork of the Flathead River Valley by withdrawing U.S. Forest Service land from future mining and energy development. Call on USDA to publish a strong final Forest Planning Rule to protect fish, wildlife, and water supplies in our National Forests. Call on DOI to withdraw approximately one million acres around the Grand Canyon from harmful mining, which the BLM proposed as one alternative in a Draft Environmental Impact Statement.

Opposition to amendments #183, #215, 236, and #277, which would block, weaken or delay the EPA's standards to reduce harmful carbon pollution. Amendments were offered to S. 493, the SBIR/STTR Reauthorization Act of 2011, bill to reauthorize and improve the SBIR and STTR programs. Opposition to final passage and anti-environmental amendments to H.R. 1, the Full-Year Continuing Appropriations Act of 2011, making appropriations for the Department of Defense and the other departments and agencies of the Government for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2011. Opposition to H.R. 910, the Energy Tax Prevention Act, which would amend the Clean Air Act to prohibit the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency from promulgating any regulation concerning, taking action relating to, or taking into consideration the emission of a greenhouse gas to address climate change. Opposition to S. 482, the Energy Tax Prevention Act, which would amend the Clean Air Act to prohibit the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency from promulgating any regulation concerning, taking action relating to, or taking into consideration the emission of a greenhouse gas to address climate change. Opposition to H.R. 97, the Free Industry Act, which would remove greenhouse gas emissions from coverage under the Clean Air Act. Opposition to H.R. 153, which would prohibit the EPA from using any funds to reduce greenhouse gases from stationary sources or enforce a cap-and-trade program. Opposition to H.R. 199 and S. 231, which would suspend, during the 2-year period beginning on the date of enactment of this Act, any Environmental Protection Agency action under the Clean Air Act with respect to carbon dioxide or methane pursuant to certain proceedings, other than with respect to motor vehicle emissions, and for other purposes. Opposition to H.R. 750 and S. 228, which preempt regulation of, action relating to, or consideration of greenhouse gases under Federal and common law on enactment of a Federal policy to mitigate climate change. Opposition to H.J. Res 9, a congressional review act resolution that would overturn the EPAs rule reducing harmful air pollution from cement kilns. Support for S. Res. 119, a resolution recognizing past, present, and future public health and economic benefits of cleaner air due to the successful implementation of the Clean Air Act. Support for the EPA to issue strong rules under the Clean Air Act regulating air pollution from cement kilns, industrial boilers, and utilities to in order to protect public health and the environment. Support for a strong ozone standard as well as the Cross State Air Pollution Rule, which would also protect public health. Support for the EPA to move forward with strong rules under the Clean Air Act to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Call on OMB and the EPA to put forward a strong final Inventory Update Reporting (IUR) rule the sole federal mechanism for collecting chemical data that significantly expands the scope of chemical information collected and made public. Opposition to HR 1391, the Recycling Coal Combustion Residuals Accessibility Act of 2011, which would endanger the health and safety of thousands of communities, fail to stimulate coal ash recycling, and disrupt the EPA's public rulemaking process that has been underway for over two years and has engaged nearly half a million citizens. Opposition to Amendments #397and #429 to, S. 792, the Economic Development Act that would prohibit the protection of various species under the Endangered Species Act. Support for S. 847, the Safe Chemicals, to update the Toxic Substances Control Act to better protect people from toxic chemicals.

Opposition to amendments (McConnell (#183), Rockefeller (#215), Baucus (#236), and Stabenow (#277)) that would block, weaken or delay the EPA's standards to reduce harmful carbon pollution. Amendments were offered to S. 493, the SBIR/STTR Reauthorization Act of 2011, bill to reauthorize and improve the SBIR and STTR programs. Opposition to final passage and anti-environmental amendments to H.R. 1, the Full-Year Continuing Appropriations Act of 2011, making appropriations for the Department of Defense and the other departments and agencies of the Government for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2011. Opposition to H.R. 910, the Energy Tax Prevention Act, which would amend the Clean Air Act to prohibit the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency from promulgating any regulation concerning, taking action relating to, or taking into consideration the emission of a greenhouse gas to address climate change. Opposition to S. 482, the Energy Tax Prevention Act, which would amend the Clean Air Act to prohibit the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency from promulgating any regulation concerning, taking action relating to, or taking into consideration the emission of a greenhouse gas to address climate change. Opposition to H.R. 97, the Free Industry Act, which would remove greenhouse gas emissions from coverage under the Clean Air Act. Opposition to H.R. 153, which would prohibit the EPA from using any funds to reduce greenhouse gases from stationary sources or enforce a cap-and-trade program. Opposition to H.R. 199 and S. 231, which would suspend, during the 2-year period beginning on the date of enactment of this Act, any Environmental Protection Agency action under the Clean Air Act with respect to carbon dioxide or methane pursuant to certain proceedings, other than with respect to motor vehicle emissions, and for other purposes. Opposition to H.R. 750 and S. 228, which preempt regulation of, action relating to, or consideration of greenhouse gases under Federal and common law on enactment of a Federal policy to mitigate climate change. Opposition to H.J. Res 9, a congressional review act resolution that would overturn the EPAs rule reducing harmful air pollution from cement kilns. Support for S. Res. 119, a resolution recognizing past, present, and future public health and economic benefits of cleaner air due to the successful implementation of the Clean Air Act. Support for the EPA to issue strong rules under the Clean Air Act regulating air pollution from cement kilns, industrial boilers, and utilities to in order to protect public health and the environment. Support for the EPA to move forward with strong rules under the Clean Air Act to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Call on OMB and the EPA to put forward a strong final Inventory Update Reporting (IUR) rule the sole federal mechanism for collecting chemical data that significantly expands the scope of chemical information collected and made public.

Support for H.R. 139, the Udall-Eisenhower Arctic Wilderness Act, which designates specified lands within Alaska in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR) as wilderness and components of the National Wilderness Preservation System. Call on USDA to publish a strong final Forest Planning Rule to protect fish, wildlife, and water supplies in our National Forests. Call on DOI to withdraw approximately one million acres around the Grand Canyon from harmful mining, which the BLM proposed as one alternative in a Draft Environmental Impact Statement.

Opposition to H.R. 4753 and S. 3072, the Stationary Source Regulations Delay Act, to delay implementation of Clean Air Act regulatory authority over greenhouse gas emissions for at least two years. Opposition to H.R. 391, H.R. 4572, and H.R. 4396, the Save our Energy Jobs Act, all bills that would declare greenhouse gases are not air pollutants, and thus not able to be regulated under the Clean Air Act. Support for environmental funding in the FY 2011 Budget. Support and work to strengthen, H.R. 5820, the Toxic Chemicals Safety Act of 2010 and S. 3209, the Safe Chemicals Act, that would reform and update the Toxic Substances Control Act of 1977.

Support for H.R. 1826 and 6116, the Fair Elections Now Act, to allow candidates to run competitive campaigns for office by relying on small donations.

Support for S. 787, the Clean Water Restoration Act, to protect waterways across the country. Support for H.R. 5088, Americas Commitment to Clean Water Act, that would clarify the definition of waters of the United States under the Clean Water Act to better inform regulatory agencies in their implementation of the statute.

Support for H.R. 2724 , the National Transportation Objectives Act of 2009, to establish overarching objectives for our nations transportation system, including reducing greenhouse gas emissions generated by the transportation sector. Support for H.R. 1329 and S. 575, CLEAN-TEA -- Clean Low-Emissions Affordable New Transportation Equity Act to create a more efficient transportation system and lower greenhouse gas emissions. Support for S. 1036, The Federal Surface Transportation Policy and Planning Act of 2009, to set up overarching objectives for our nations transportation system, including reducing greenhouse gas emissions generated by the transportation sector. Engage in discussions on Surface Transportation Authorization Act of 2009, the draft House bill reauthorizing the 6 year transportation bill. Support for S. 1619, the Livable Communities Act, that helps support sustainable, community-driven planning, which is critical to help our country meet growing economic, energy, and environmental challenges.

Support for H.R. 699, the Hardrock Mining and Reclamation Act and S. 796, the Hardrock Mining and Reclamation Act to reform the 1872 Mining Law to protect public lands and taxpayers. Support for H.R. 39, the Udall-Eisenhower Arctic Protection Act and S. 231, the Udall-Eisenhower Arctic Protection Act to protect the Arctic Refuge as wilderness. Support for the National Forest Roadless Area Conservation Act, to codify the 2001 Roadless Rule to protect the last 1/3 of our national forests. Opposition to H.R. 2555, the Homeowners' Defense Act of 2009, to provides insurance incentives to build homes in environmentally sensitive coastal areas. Opposition to H.R. 1264, the Multiple Peril Insurance Act of 2009, to amend the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 to provide for the national flood insurance program to make available multiperil coverage for damage resulting from windstorms or floods, and for other purposes. Opposition to S. 881, the Southeast Alaska Native Land Entitlement Finalization Act.

Support for H.R. 2724 , the National Transportation Objectives Act of 2009, to establish overarching objectives for our nations transportation system, including reducing greenhouse gas emissions generated by the transportation sector. Support for H.R. 1329 and S. 575, CLEAN-TEA -- Clean Low-Emissions Affordable New Transportation Equity Act to create a more efficient transportation system and lower greenhouse gas emissions. Support for S. 1036, The Federal Surface Transportation Policy and Planning Act of 2009, to set up overarching objectives for our nations transportation system, including reducing greenhouse gas emissions generated by the transportation sector. Engage in discussions on Surface Transportation Authorization Act of 2009, the draft House bill reauthorizing the 6 year transportation bill. Support for S. 1619, the Livable Communities Act, that helps support sustainable, community-driven planning, which is critical to help our country meet growing economic, energy, and environmental challenges.

Support for S. 433 to establish a Renewable Electricity Standards of 25% by 2025. Support for S. 1379, the Energy Efficiency in Housing Act of 2009, to increase energy efficiency standards for housing sector. Support for the American Power Act, comprehensive energy and climate legislation being drafted by Senators Kerry and Lieberman. Support for H.R. 3534, the Consolidated Land, Energy and Aquatic Resources Act, to reform onshore and offshore energy leasing and royalty collection practices. Support for S. 3516, the Outer Continental Shelf Reform Act, that would reform onshore and offshore energy leasing and royalty collection practices. Support for H.R. 5213, the West Coast Ocean Protection Act, that would permanently ban offshore oil and gas drilling activities off the West Coast of the United States. Support for H.R. 5248, the No New Drilling Act, that would permanently ban offshore oil and gas drilling activities nationally. Support for H.R. 5214, the Big Oil Bailout Prevention Act, that would lift existing liability cap for oil corporation activities. Support for S. 3472, the Big Oil Bailout Prevention Unlimited Liability Act, that would lift existing liability cap for oil corporation activities. Support for S. 3405, the Close Big Oil Tax Loopholes Act, that would eliminate federal tax subsidies to oil corporations. Support for S. 3601, a bill to promote the oil independence of the United States and establish targets for national oil use reduction. Support for H.R. 4213, the American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act of 2010, that would extend several tax credits. Advocated for inclusion clean energy measures and omission of extension of anti-environment tax provisions, such as VEETC. Support for H.R. 5644, the End Big Oil Tax Subsidies Act of 2010, that would amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal fossil fuel subsidies for large oil companies. Support for S. 3663, the Clean Energy Jobs and Oil Company Accountability Act, to ensure oil companies are held responsible for the damage caused by disasters like Gulf of Mexico spill, protect our nations natural heritage, and provide incentives to reduce energy use. Opposition to S. 3576, the Securing Americas Future with Energy and Sustainable Technologies Act (SAFEST), because of harmful biofuels provisions.

Support for Elena Kagan's nomination to the Supreme Court of the United States. Support for H.R. 1826 and 6116, the Fair Elections Now Act, to allow candidates to run competitive campaigns for office by relying on small donations. Work to strengthen S. 3628, the Democracy Is Strengthened by Casting Light on Spending in Elections (DISCLOSE) Act. Oppose provisions that would exclude the largest organizations from the bill.

Support H.R. 699, the Hardrock Mining and Reclamation Act and S. 796, the Hardrock Mining and Reclamation Act to reform the 1872 Mining Law to protect public lands and taxpayers. Support H.R. 39, the Udall-Eisenhower Arctic Protection Act and S. 231, the Udall-Eisenhower Arctic Protection Act to protect the Arctic Refuge as wilderness. Support the National Forest Roadless Area Conservation Act, to codify the 2001 Roadless Rule to protect the last 1/3 of our national forests. Support for S. 881 - Southeast Alaska Native Land Entitlement Finalization Act: legislation proposing the transfer of public lands from the Tongass National Forest to Sealaska Corporation. Support for H.R. 1769, the Alpine Lakes Wilderness Additions and Pratt and Middle Fork Snoqualmie Rivers Protection Act, to protect 22,000 acres of old growth forests in Washington state. Support for H.R. 4003, the Hudson River Valley Special Resources Study Act, to authorize National Park Service to conduct a study to determine whether the Hudson River Valley should become a unit of the National Park System. Support for H.R. 4192, the Stornetta Public Lands Outstanding Natural Area Act of 2009, to designate the Stornetta Public Lands as part of the National Landscape Conservation System. Opposition to H.R. 2555, the Homeowners' Defense Act of 2009, to provides insurance incentives to build homes in environmentally sensitive coastal areas. Opposition to H.R. 1264, the Multiple Peril Insurance Act of 2009, to amend the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 to provide for the national flood insurance program to make available multiperil coverage for damage resulting from windstorms or floods, and for other purposes. Opposition to Senate amendment #3528 to the FAA Reauthorization bill (H.R. 1586) regarding flyovers of the Grand Canyon National Park.

Support H.R. 2454, the American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009, to cap global warming pollution and increase energy efficiency and renewable energy. Work to strengthen S. 1462, the American Clean Energy Leadership Act of 2009, to include a stronger renewable electricity standard. Oppose offshore drilling and tar sands provisions. Support S. 433 to establish a Renewable Electricity Standards of 25% by 2025. Opposition to any efforts to undermine the accounting of the lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions of biofuels. Support for S. 1733, the Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act to put a cap on global warming pollution and create clean energy jobs. Support for H.R. 4213, American Workers, State and Business Relief Act of 2010, to provide tax extension credits for several energy programs. Support for S. 1379, the Energy Efficiency in Housing Act of 2009, to increase energy efficiency standards for housing sector. Support for the American Power Act, comprehensive energy and climate legislation being drafted by Senators Kerry and Lieberman. Support for H.R. 3534, the Consolidated Land, Energy and Aquatic Resources Act, to reform onshore and offshore energy leasing and royalty collection practices. Support for S. 3516, the Outer Continental Shelf Reform Act, that would reform onshore and offshore energy leasing and royalty collection practices. Support for H.R. 5213, the West Coast Ocean Protection Act, that would permanently ban offshore oil and gas drilling activities off the West Coast of the United States. Support for H.R. 5248, the No New Drilling Act, that would permanently ban offshore oil and gas drilling activities nationally. Support for H.R. 5214, the Big Oil Bailout Prevention Act, that would lift existing liability cap for oil corporation activities. Support for S.3472, the Big Oil Bailout Prevention Unlimited Liability Act, that would lift existing liability cap for oil corporation activities. Support for S.3405, the Close Big Oil Tax Loopholes Act, that would eliminate federal tax subsidies to oil corporations. Support for S.3601, bill to promote the oil independence of the United States: would establish targets for national oil use reduction. Support H.R. 4213, the American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act of 2010, that would extend several tax credits. Advocated for inclusion clean energy measures and omission of extension of anti-environment tax provisions, such as VEETC. Supprt H.R. 5644, the End Big Oil Tax Subsidies Act of 2010, that would amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal fossil fuel subsidies for large oil companies. Support Amendment 4318 to H.R. 4213, the Tax Extenders Act of 2009, that would cut big oil subsidies to reduce the deficit and invest in the Energy Efficiency Conservation Block Grant Program.

Work to strengthen H.R. 5175, the Democracy Is Strengthened by Casting Light on Spending in Elections (DISCLOSE) Act. Oppose provisions that would exclude the largest organizations from the bill.

Support H.R. 2724 , the National Transportation Objectives Act of 2009, to establish overarching objectives for our nations transportation system, including reducing greenhouse gas emissions generated by the transportation sector. Support H.R. 1329 and S. 575, CLEAN-TEA -- Clean Low-Emissions Affordable New Transportation Equity Act to create a more efficient transportation system and lower greenhouse gas emissions. Support S. 1036, The Federal Surface Transportation Policy and Planning Act of 2009, to set up overarching objectives for our nations transportation system, including reducing greenhouse gas emissions generated by the transportation sector. Engage in discussions on Surface Transportation Authorization Act of 2009, the draft House bill reauthorizing the 6 year transportation bill. S. 3189- To amend title 49 (transportation), United States Code, to allow for additional transportation assistance grants.

Support H.R. 2454, the American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009, to cap global warming pollution and increase energy efficiency and renewable energy. Work to strengthen S. 1462, the American Clean Energy Leadership Act of 2009, to include a stronger renewable electricity standard. Oppose offshore drilling and tar sands provisions. Support S. 433 to establish a Renewable Electricity Standards of 25% by 2025. Opposition to any efforts to undermine the accounting of the lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions of biofuels. Support for S. 1733, the Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act to put a cap on global warming pollution and create clean energy jobs. Support for H.R. 4213, American Workers, State and Business Relief Act of 2010, to provide tax extension credits for several energy programs. Support for S. 1379, the Energy Efficiency in Housing Act of 2009, to increase energy efficiency standards for housing sector. Work to strenghten provisions in comprehensive energy and climate legislation being drafted by Senators Kerry, Graham, and Lieberman.

Support H.R. 699, the Hardrock Mining and Reclamation Act and S. 796, the Hardrock Mining and Reclamation Act to reform the 1872 Mining Law to protect public lands and taxpayers. Support H.R. 39, the Udall-Eisenhower Arctic Protection Act and S. 231, the Udall-Eisenhower Arctic Protection Act to protect the Arctic Refuge as wilderness. Support the National Forest Roadless Area Conservation Act, to codify the 2001 Roadless Rule to protect the last 1/3 of our national forests. Support for S. 881 - Southeast Alaska Native Land Entitlement Finalization Act: legislation proposing the transfer of public lands from the Tongass National Forest to Sealaska Corporation. Support for H.R. 1769, the Alpine Lakes Wilderness Additions and Pratt and Middle Fork Snoqualmie Rivers Protection Act, to protect 22,000 acres of old growth forests in Washington state. Support for H.R. 4003, the Hudson River Valley Special Resources Study Act, to authorize National Park Service to conduct a study to determine whether the Hudson River Valley should become a unit of the National Park System. Support for H.R. 4192, the Stornetta Public Lands Outstanding Natural Area Act of 2009, to designate the Stornetta Public Lands as part of the National Landscape Conservation System. Opposition to H.R. 2555, the Homeowners' Defense Act of 2009, to provides insurance incentives to build homes in environmentally sensitive coastal areas. Opposition to Senate amendment #3528 to the FAA Reauthorization bill (H.R. 1586) regarding flyovers of the Grand Canyon National Park.

Support S. 787, the Clean Water Restoration Act, to protect waterways across the country. Support S. 1005, the Water Infrastructure Financing Act, to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act and the Safe Drinking Water Act to improve U.S. water and wastewater infrastructure.

Support H.R. 2724 , the National Transportation Objectives Act of 2009, to establish overarching objectives for our nations transportation system, including reducing greenhouse gas emissions generated by the transportation sector. Support H.R. 1329 and S. 575, CLEAN-TEA -- Clean Low-Emissions Affordable New Transportation Equity Act to create a more efficient transportation system and lower greenhouse gas emissions. Support S. 1036, The Federal Surface Transportation Policy and Planning Act of 2009, to set up overarching objectives for our nations transportation system, including reducing greenhouse gas emissions generated by the transportation sector. Engage in discussions on Surface Transportation Authorization Act of 2009, the draft House bill reauthorizing the 6 year transportation bill.

Support H.R. 2454, the American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009, to cap global warming pollution and increase energy efficiency and renewable energy. Work to strengthen S. 1462, the American Clean Energy Leadership Act of 2009, to include a stronger renewable electricity standard. Oppose offshore drilling and tar sands provisions. Support S. 433 to establish a Renewable Electricity Standards of 25% by 2025. Opposition to any efforts to undermine the accounting of the lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions of biofuels. Support for S. 1733, the Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act to put a cap on global warming pollution and create clean energy jobs. Support for clean energy jobs provisions in H.R. 2847, the Jobs Funding and Year-End Extensions.

Support H.R. 699, the Hardrock Mining and Reclamation Act and S. 796, the Hardrock Mining and Reclamation Act to reform the 1872 Mining Law to protect public lands and taxpayers. Support H.R. 39, the Udall-Eisenhower Arctic Protection Act and S. 231, the Udall-Eisenhower Arctic Protection Act to protect the Arctic Refuge as wilderness. Support the National Forest Roadless Area Conservation Act, to codify the 2001 Roadless Rule to protect the last 1/3 of our national forests. Support for H.R. 1925, Americas Red Rock Wilderness to protect public lands.

Support for Judge Sonia Sotomayor as an Associate Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court. Support for Gary S. Guzy to be the Deputy Director of the Council on Environmental Quality. Support for Dr. David Michaels to head the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. Support for efforts to monitor and mitigate negative impacts of border wall construction. Support for environmental funding levels in Senate FY 2010 Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Subcommittee Appropriations bill, opposition to anti-environment amendments, especially to block the Enviromental Protection Agency from regulating carbon dioxide.

Support H.R. 2454, the American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009, to cap global warming pollution and increase energy efficiency and renewable energy. Work to strengthen S. 1462, the American Clean Energy Leadership Act of 2009, to include a stronger renewable electricity standard. Oppose offshore drilling and tar sands amendments.

Support environmental protections and clean energy funding in H. Con Res 85: Congressional Budget for FY10 and S. Con Res 13: Congressional Budget for FY10. Oppose Senate amendments to undermine efforts in the budget to address global warming.

Support HR 1286: Fair Elections Now Act to provide for public financing of campaigns.

Support S. 787: Clean Water Restoration Act to protect waterways across the country. Support H.R. 1310: Clean Water Protection Act to redefine fill language to eliminate waste from the definition. Support pro-environment amendments to H.R. 1105: National Water Research and Development Initiative and H.R. 1262: Water Quality Investment Act.

Opposition to S.1680, which would authorize a land exchange and road corridor through the Wilderness area of the Izembek National Wildlife Refuge

Support for H.R. 3036, the No Child Left Inside Act, to promote and fund environmental education

Support for H.R. 6049, the Energy and Tax Extenders Act of 2008 Support for S. 3044, the Consumer-First Energy Act of 2008

Support for H.R. 6052, Saving Energy Through Public Transportation Act Opposition to Amendment 4720, the McConnell-Domenici dirty fuels amendment to the Flood Insurance bill (H.R. 3121) Opposition to Amendments to 2008 Defense Authorization bill (S. 3002) to repeal Section 526, which prohibits government funding of alternative fuel sources that make global warming worse. Opposition to Vitter amendment to the Senate Budget Bill (S. Con Res 70), which would be the first step toward allowing new offshore oil and natural gas drilling in the outer continental shelf Opposition to Peterson amendment to H.R. 2537 to weaken the Congressional moratorium on new offshore oil and gas drilling.

H.R. 5351, Renewable Energy & Energy Conservation Act of 2008 Senate Amendment 4419, the Ensign-Cantwell amendment to extend federal tax credits for clean renewable energy like wind and solar Senate Amendment 3983 to H.R. 5140, the Stimulus package -- Senate amendment included extension of clean energy tax credits

H.R. 2927 to Increase the Corporate Average Fuel Economy Standards for Automobiles (undermined strong bill) H.R. 1506, Fuel Economy Reform Act

H.R. 2262, Hardrock Mining and Reclamation Act S. 2191, America's Climate Security Act Global Warming amendment to H.R. 3121, Flood Insurance Reform and Modernization Act H.R. 1590, Safe Climate Act

H.R. 2421, Clean Water Restoration Act of 2007

H.R. 969, to establish a renewable energy portfolio standard H.R. 6, CLEAN Energy Act of 2007; H.R. 6, Renewable Fuels, Consumer Protection, and Energy Efficiency Act of 2007 -- fuel efficiency, renewable energy, drilling;

H.R. 1590, Safe Climate Act; S. 309, Global Warming Pollution Reduction Act

S. 3681, Agricultural Protection and Prosperity Act of 2006

H.R. 5766, Government Efficiency Act of 2006; Susan Dudley’s nomination for OIRA Administrator; Creation of HIRC Subcommittee on International Economics, Development, and Environment

H.R. 6061, Secure Fence Act of 2006

H.R. 4772, Private Property Rights Implementation Act of 2006

S. 3711, Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act of 2006; H.R. 4761, Deep Ocean Energy Resources Act of 2006